Laboratory Project Manager (on-site)

Clinical Laboratory Project Manager
Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Austin, TX

About Us
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Position

The Clinical Laboratory Project Manager leads and coordinates cross-functional initiatives across molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, and laboratory operations. This role exists to bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to a growing clinical laboratory environment.

As Rocky Mountain Laboratories continues to expand assays, instrumentation, and operational complexity, this position plays a critical role in ensuring initiatives move forward efficiently, compliantly, and without disruption to patient testing.

This role is responsible for translating leadership objectives into structured, actionable project plans; driving workflow optimization initiatives; and ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, assertive, and execution-focused. They excel in fast-paced, regulated environments, anticipate obstacles early, and drive clarity, accountability, and follow-through across cross-functional teams.

This is not an IT development or construction project management role. This is a hands-on, operations-adjacent project management position embedded within clinical laboratory workflows.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
• Occasional flexibility as projects require

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead laboratory projects from initiation through completion, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and progress tracking
• Translate high-level goals into detailed project plans, workflows, and structured action items
• Define scope, milestones, success criteria, and cross-functional workstreams
• Maintain project documentation such as Gantt timelines, action registers, risk logs, and status summaries
• Support workflow improvement and operational optimization initiatives across clinical laboratory operations

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive communication between scientists, lab managers, QA/Compliance, operations, and administrative teams
• Facilitate cross-department handoffs, ensuring clarity and nothing falls through the cracks
• Provide consistent progress updates to leadership and project stakeholders
• Coordinate readiness activities for new assays, equipment onboarding, and LIMS-related workflow changes

Quality, Compliance & Technical Support

• Coordinate verification and validation (V&V) plans, method implementation steps, and related documentation
• Ensure projects align with CLIA, CAP, and internal quality system expectations
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing documentation
• Maintain structured technical documentation, such as design history files, when applicable

Accountability & Risk Management

• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource gaps early and propose mitigation strategies
• Escalate timeline risks, obstacles, or workload imbalances promptly
• Define, delegate, and track tasks to completion, ensuring accountability across project teams
• Promote consistent execution and follow-through across departments

Operational & Leadership Support

• Assist leadership with resource planning, prioritization, and capacity balancing
• Contribute to SOP development, process mapping, and laboratory workflow optimization projects
• Adapt to shifting timelines while maintaining transparency and structured communication
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory, diagnostics, or regulated healthcare environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting deadlines
• Strong skills in delegation, organization, and cross-functional accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and meeting facilitation
• Experience working with lab operations, QA/QC, molecular/clinical scientists, or technical teams
• Proficiency with project management tools (Gantt charts, trackers, PM platforms, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, or medical laboratory workflows
• Background in small/mid-sized or high-growth laboratory environments
• Familiarity with CLIA/CAP requirements, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with LIMS platforms, workflow automation, or digitally driven lab operations
• Experience supporting assay implementation, equipment onboarding, or process improvement initiatives
• PMP, CAPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar formal PM training

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Salary:

• $75,000 – $85,000 annually

Benefits for full-time W2 Team Members:
Benefits begin 60 days after the first full month of full-time employment.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (21 days annually for full-time team members)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with 50% Company Match up to 6% ***
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (RML covers 60% of STD premium) ***
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Company-Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ***

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
• This role is 100% on-site. Remote or hybrid options are not available. Candidates must already live in Austin or be relocating independently.

Ideal start date:

• As soon as available

Application Deadline:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before any stated deadline

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
At Rocky Mountain Laboratories, we prioritize the care and well-being of our team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. We comply with all applicable laws and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. We also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pre-Employment Notice & E-Verify
Rocky Mountain Laboratories participates in E-Verify.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other required screenings.
Employment is at-will.
We do not partner with staffing agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.

Please only reference our LinkedIn and Indeed pages for current openings:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-laboratories
• https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Rocky-Mountain-Laboratories
• https://www.rockylabs.com/