Core Lab Manager – Clinical Chemistry
Rocky Mountain Laboratories LLC
Summary
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is hiring an experienced Core Lab Manager to run daily operations for clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation at our lab in Tempe, Arizona. You'll lead and train the core lab team, take the lab to full operation, and own the workflows it runs on. You'll also keep analyzers running, oversee QC, proficiency testing, and validations, and keep the lab inspection-ready.
Job description
Position
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is hiring an experienced Core Lab Manager to run daily operations for clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation at our lab in Tempe, Arizona. You'll lead and train the core lab team, take the lab to full operation, and own the workflows it runs on. You'll also keep analyzers running, oversee QC, proficiency testing, and validations, and keep the lab inspection-ready.
Responsibilities
- Run daily operations in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology and coagulation
- Serve as CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor as needed
- Perform and train staff on manual peripheral blood differentials to confirm automated differentials, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy, and run competency assessments
- Maintain and troubleshoot analyzers, including the Abbott Alinity ci, Sysmex XN-530 hematology, Siemens CA-660 coagulation, Clinitek Advantus urinalysis and iSED sed rate reader, and oversee waived testing
- Oversee LIS interfacing for the Alinity and Sysmex, manual result entry for non-interfaced instruments, and future interface or middleware projects
- Lead the ramp-up of the core lab: bring tests live on instruments already in place, complete the verifications, and set up the workflows for daily operation
- Review QC, QA and proficiency testing results, and lead trend reviews and corrective actions
- Call critical results to providers and answer their questions about results
- Write and edit SOPs that meet CLIA and CAP standards
- Lead inspection readiness and corrective action plans
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, biology, or a related lab science (a master's or doctorate reduces the experience required under CLIA)
- MLS(ASCP), MLS(ASCPi), MT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP), AMT MT or an equal or higher credential
- 4+ years of high-complexity testing experience in chemistry and hematology, including 3+ years managing or supervising a core lab
- Qualified as a CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor for high-complexity chemistry and hematology under 42 CFR 493
- Hands-on experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci integrated chemistry and immunoassay system, including QC and calibration
- Extensive hands-on experience with manual peripheral blood differentials, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy
- Experience operating an automated hematology analyzer alongside manual differential confirmation
- Method validation or instrument verification experience
- Working knowledge of CLIA and CAP requirements
- Experience setting up workflows and writing and editing SOPs
- Able to work Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM onsite in Tempe
Preferred Qualifications
- Training and hands-on experience on the Abbott Alinity ci, Sysmex XN-530, Siemens CA-660 and Clinitek Advantus
- Experience ramping up, expanding or improving an existing lab, such as bringing instruments or tests online, interfacing analyzers or reworking workflows
- CAP inspection or CLIA survey experience
- LIS, analyzer interfacing and result verification experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, biology, or a related lab science
- MLS(ASCP), MLS(ASCPi), MT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP), AMT MT or an equal or higher credential
- 4+ years of high-complexity testing experience in chemistry and hematology
- 3+ years managing or supervising a core lab
- Qualified as a CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor for high-complexity chemistry and hematology under 42 CFR 493
- Hands-on experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci integrated chemistry and immunoassay system, including QC and calibration
- Extensive hands-on experience with manual peripheral blood differentials, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy
- Experience operating an automated hematology analyzer alongside manual differential confirmation
- Method validation or instrument verification experience
- Working knowledge of CLIA and CAP requirements
- Experience setting up workflows and writing and editing SOPs
- Able to work Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM onsite in Tempe
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (21 days)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) 50% Match up to 6%
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
Rocky Mountain Laboratories LLC (RML) is a rapidly growing clinical diagnostics company founded in 2022 and headquartered in Draper, Utah. As a modern medical laboratory testing provider, RML has been designed from the ground up to deliver exceptional patient care through a combination of advanced technology, rapid turnaround times, and compassionate service. The company specializes in comprehensive diagnostic testing services including PCR testing, molecular diagnostics, wound care testing, infectious disease identification, toxicology, chemistry, immunology, hematology, and coagulation studies. With its first laboratory established in Salt Lake City, RML serves healthcare providers across Utah and surrounding states, offering both traditional laboratory services and specialized molecular testing capabilities. The company emphasizes creating a positive work environment while maintaining rigorous quality standards, positioning itself as an agile and customer-focused alternative in the clinical diagnostics market. RML's mission centers on providing accurate, timely diagnostic results while prioritizing patient experience and healthcare provider support through innovative testing solutions and responsive service.