Clinical Laboratory Manager - Point of Care Testing

Join the MD Anderson Cancer Center Point of Care Testing Laboratory team and lead a highly specialized operation that directly supports patient care within the operating room and perioperative environment. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional who combines strong clinical laboratory expertise with a passion for operational excellence, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and team development.

The Clinical Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Point of Care and OR laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality testing services, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer service. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for laboratory functions while partnering closely with physicians, nursing leadership, perioperative services, information technology teams, and other clinical stakeholders to support optimal patient outcomes and organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience leading clinical laboratory operations, including quality management, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, staff supervision, budgeting, and process improvement. Experience within Point of Care Testing, Core Laboratory, Chemistry, Critical Care Testing, or perioperative laboratory environments is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate expertise with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements, along with a proven ability to successfully lead quality initiatives, laboratory validations, technology implementations, and operational improvements.

This role is responsible for monitoring laboratory quality indicators, turnaround times, productivity metrics, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and institutional standards. The Laboratory Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate and implement new technologies and testing methodologies, support laboratory information system projects, and drive innovation to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.

As a people leader, the successful candidate will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff development, succession planning, and retention strategies while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, as this position works closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams and serves as a key operational leader within the laboratory division.

We are particularly interested in candidates with advanced scientific education, strong laboratory leadership experience, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex laboratory operations while balancing quality, compliance, financial stewardship, and employee engagement. Professional certification such as ASCP or equivalent is strongly preferred.

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, you'll have the opportunity to lead a critical laboratory service that directly impacts patient care at one of the world's premier cancer centers. MD Anderson offers competitive compensation, employer-paid medical coverage, comprehensive benefits, a defined-benefit pension plan, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, leadership development opportunities, wellness programs, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping make cancer history.

Laboratory Operations & Quality Management
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve quality, efficiency, and appropriateness of testing
• Establish, review, and enforce quality control procedures and turnaround time standards
• Recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain expertise in technical procedures, systems, and regulatory standards
• Integrate new technologies, equipment, and procedures into operations
• Assure effectiveness of all procedures across assigned laboratory areas

Quality Improvement & Compliance
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor quality improvement indicators
• Compile and present quality data for division CQI committee review
• Ensure full compliance with clinical laboratory regulatory standards
• Lead or participate in LIS and HIM-related initiatives and projects

Leadership & Team Development
• Develop recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies to ensure appropriate staffing
• Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates effectively
• Orient, train, and evaluate staff in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Foster collaboration across departments and multidisciplinary teams
• Build cohesive, goal-oriented teams with clear roles and accountability
• Monitor attendance and adjust staffing schedules to maintain coverage