Microbiology Manager

Location: Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Days
Weekend Requirement: None

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to $110,000 per year

• Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $52/hour

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Organization Overview

A large national healthcare laboratory services provider is seeking a Microbiology Manager to oversee microbiology laboratory operations.

The organization supports a nationwide network of hospital laboratories, outpatient facilities, and healthcare providers, delivering high-quality clinical laboratory and pathology services. These laboratories provide diagnostic testing for acute care hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and other healthcare organizations.

Position Summary

The Microbiology Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory, ensuring accurate diagnostic testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory workflow.

This role supervises laboratory personnel, manages quality programs, and collaborates with leadership to maintain operational excellence and high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily microbiology laboratory operations and staff activities.

• Manage both technical and non-technical laboratory personnel.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and competency assessments for laboratory staff.

• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and professional development support.

• Monitor employee performance and ensure professional workplace conduct.

• Support departmental goals related to:

  • Service quality

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Financial performance

  • Patient and employee satisfaction

• Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop departmental policies and performance metrics.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards including:

  • CAP

  • JCAHO

  • CLIA

  • FDA

  • CMS

• Lead department accreditation preparation and audits.

• Oversee quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs for laboratory testing methods, equipment, and supplies.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.

• Develop communication strategies to ensure staff remain informed and aligned with departmental goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

  • Medical Technology

  • Biomedical Science

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in a related field

Certification

• National Certification as a Medical Technologist (Required)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as a Microbiology Technologist

• Experience working in a high-volume hospital or central laboratory setting

• Strong background as a Medical Technologist

Additional Requirements

• Candidates should demonstrate stable employment history with minimal gaps.

• Local Tennessee candidates preferred, though relocation candidates will be considered.

• Candidates applying from outside the area should be serious about relocation.

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.