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LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings lists this Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is seeking a Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager to join our team in Houston, TX Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift
Job Responsibilities
Direct and oversee the daily operations of the department, ensuring excellence across both technical and non-technical functions while maintaining productivity, quality, safety, and service standards.
Provide strategic leadership to a team of supervisors and laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and emerging leaders, building organizational capability and succession plans to support future growth.
Effectively manage departmental staffing models, workforce planning, scheduling, and labor utilization to ensure appropriate coverage, operational efficiency, and responsible management of overtime.
Drive a high-performance culture through employee engagement, performance management, recognition, career development, and ongoing coaching at all levels of the organization.
Leverage laboratory technologies, automation platforms, digital workflows, data analytics, and artificial intelligence tools to improve operational efficiency, quality, turnaround time, and decision-making.
Identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance laboratory operations, workforce effectiveness, scalability, and the client experience.
Utilize operational data, dashboards, and AI-enabled insights to monitor performance trends, identify opportunities, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
Ensure the diagnostic laboratory delivers market-leading service levels by meeting client expectations and achieving established turnaround time (TAT), quality, and operational metrics.
Partner with Medical Directors, Technical Directors, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Directors, and Corporate Operations to resolve client inquiries, operational challenges, and service-related issues in a timely manner.
Ensure laboratory compliance with all corporate, federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements, including CAP, CLIA, ISO, and applicable state regulations, while promoting a culture of quality and patient safety.
Lead and support the development, validation, implementation, and optimization of laboratory procedures, equipment, technologies, and testing methodologies.
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, engagement, retention, and corrective action when necessary.
Promote effective communication and collaboration across laboratory operations, executive leadership, medical staff, clients, sales, and corporate partners.
Facilitate departmental meetings and leadership forums that drive alignment, transparency, employee engagement, and organizational objectives.
Investigate operational deviations, quality events, and process failures to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain expert-level knowledge of laboratory operations, testing methodologies, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation by evaluating and adopting new technologies, automation solutions, and AI-powered tools that support operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
5 years of experience in anatomic pathology or surgical pathology operations
3 years or more of supervisory or management experience in a clinical lab setting
Preferred Qualification
Current or prior Labcorp experience ASCP certification
Additional Job Standards
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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We believe in the power of science to change lives.
Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives.
Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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