Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead Microbiology and Stat Labs operations in a fast-paced hospital environment. The manager oversees daily workflow, staff scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure accurate, timely diagnostic testing that supports high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing laboratory processes, mentoring and evaluating staff, collaborating with physicians and nursing teams, and driving quality improvement initiatives. This role offers growth, leadership opportunities, and the chance to impact patient outcomes across a leading Texas health system. Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of microbiology and stat laboratories to ensure timely, accurate testing Supervise, mentor, and schedule lab staff, promoting a collaborative culture Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and hospital policies Implement and monitor quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other departments to support patient care needs Manage inventory, instrumentation, and maintenance to minimize downtime Analyze performance metrics and drive process and workflow improvements Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and staffing decisions Lead training, competency assessment, and professional development for lab staff Support implementation of new tests, technologies, and LIS enhancements Required Skills Laboratory operations management Clinical microbiology Stat lab workflows Quality control and assurance Regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/JC) Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Staff leadership and scheduling Process improvement/Lean principles Budgeting and resource management Data analysis and reporting