Microbiology Lab Manager - Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description


Job Title: Microbiology Lab Manager (Full-Time, Day Shift)


Location: Nashville, TN


Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time


Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift


Salary & Benefits:

• Up to $110,000 per year
  
  
• Full benefits package
  
  
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
  
  

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Microbiology Lab Manager to lead our high-volume laboratory in Nashville. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, a national certification, and proven leadership experience. This role focuses on managing daily operations, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing laboratory personnel.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily microbiology lab operations.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
  
  
• Lead, mentor, and train laboratory staff.
  
  
• Maintain high-quality standards and enforce SOPs.
  
  
• Support process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, high-volume lab.
  
  

Qualifications:

• National certification in microbiology (e.g., ASCP or equivalent).
  
  
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field.
  
  
• More than 3 years of microbiology experience in a high-volume laboratory.
  
  
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Additional Information


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Meet Your Recruiter


Marissa Katsounakis
Senior Healthcare Recruiter


Marissa is a Healthcare Recruiter, who is excited to help you find a long term career. She will listen to what you are looking for in your next job and will help you find that perfect fit. Marissa has lived in Massachusetts her whole life, and after graduating from Boston University with a Major in Psychology, she joined KA Recruiting and moved to Boston. Outside of recruiting, she enjoys staying active, being with friends, and vacationing in Florida.


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