Senior Laboratory Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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 athttps://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.   

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