POSITION TITLE: Senior Laboratory Manager

LOCATION: Barre, VT

HOURS: Part Time, 22.5hours/week, Salaried (Exempt)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Senior Laboratory Manager oversees daily lab operations to ensure testing is accurate, timely, and meets all safety and legal requirements. This role provides support & guidance to lab staff while ensuring equipment, supplies, and systems are well managed for the lab to run smoothly and efficiently. The Sr Lab Manager maintains quality standards, updates procedures, and continuously improves services to help ensure the lab delivers safe, high-quality care that supports PPNNE’s mission.

YOUR DAY- TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the day-to-day work of the laboratory to ensure testing is safe, accurate, and meets all required standards
Supports and guides lab staff, creating a respectful, learning-focused environment where everyone can do their best work
Maintains quality and compliance by following regulations, reviewing processes, and addressing issues openly to improve outcomes
Ensures lab systems, equipment, and supplies are managed effectively so operations run smoothly
Monitors performance, budgets, and key goals, and makes improvements to strengthen efficiency and reliability
Partners with teams across the organization to support patient care and advance the mission through safe, high-quality lab services

JOB PERKS:

Work with a group of dedicated professionals
No late night or overnight hours
Collaborative Work Environment - PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike
Gain experience with a trusted leader in affordable, high quality, health care
Experience using the Electronic Medical Records program EPIC
Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact in your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services

COMPENSATION:

Pay Range - The budget for this part time position ranges between $47,000 - $55,000/yr and where candidates fall within this range is based on years of relevant work experience

BENEFITS:

Paid Time off & Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)
Employee referral bonuses
Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science field required
Professional certification (such as ASCP or CLS) required or obtained within the first year
At least 5 years of hands-on experience performing high complexity laboratory testing
At least 5 years of leadership or management experience in a clinical lab setting (required)
Knowledge of lab regulations, inspections, and quality programs is required
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Experience with CLIA inspections and proficiency testing programs (required)
Budget management, vendor management, and/or LIS administration experience (preferred)
Experience implementing new tests, including validation and LIS build (preferred)

WHY JOIN PPNNE?

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all.

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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