Assistant Laboratory Manager Clinical Laboratory | Leadership Opportunity | Hawaii

Assistant Laboratory Manager

A leading healthcare laboratory organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Laboratory Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations, support clinical testing, and lead laboratory professionals in a fast-paced diagnostic laboratory environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist looking to advance their career in laboratory leadership.

What you'll get:

• Full-time laboratory leadership opportunity
• Opportunity to live and work in Hawaii
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative clinical laboratory environment
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor laboratory professionals
• Hands-on involvement in laboratory operations and quality improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Laboratory Manager with daily laboratory operations and workflow
• Supervise, train, mentor, and support laboratory personnel
• Ensure accurate and timely processing and testing of patient specimens
• Oversee laboratory testing in assigned departments, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood bank as applicable
• Monitor quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory performance
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Coordinate staff scheduling, training, and competency assessments
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and testing discrepancies
• Monitor turnaround times, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Assist with laboratory inspections, audits, and accreditation requirements
• Implement process improvements to enhance laboratory quality and performance
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, pathologists, and healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting
• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience required
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) background
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory testing, instrumentation, and quality control
• Previous lead technologist, supervisory, or laboratory management experience preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to oversee laboratory workflow and support multidisciplinary teams
• Hawaii clinical laboratory licensure appropriate to the position required
• National certification such as ASCP or equivalent preferred, subject to employer requirements

Interested in learning more?

Contact Veronica Armenta | Healthcare Recruiter, K.A. Recruiting

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