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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Internal Number: 419657
Overview
Lab Manager-Microbiology
Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Microbiology leadership team in the role of Lab Manager
The Manager partners closely with Administrative Directors, Medical Directors, Pathologists, Laboratory Leadership, and system-wide stakeholders to ensure excellence in quality, service delivery, workforce management, technical competency, and continuous improvement. This role is a direct people-management position responsible for supervising supervisors and professional laboratory staff within a high-complexity, CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory environment.
The Manager leads assigned team members in alignment with organizational values, policies, and performance expectations. Responsibilities include the ongoing analysis, design, and implementation of processes, systems, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and service effectiveness. The role ensures full compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, and accreditation standards across assigned departments or regions.
The Manager is accountable for operational oversight, including financial and resource management, development of departmental and divisional protocols, and monitoring of quality and performance metrics. This position also supports test development activities, contributes to equipment selection decisions, and ensures appropriate implementation of automated and non-automated laboratory technologies.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience and strong knowledge of microbiology.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Molecular Pathology and Microbiology Director
Direct Reports: 5
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
Qualifications And Experience
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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About Indiana University Health
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.
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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Internal Number: 419657
Overview
Lab Manager-Microbiology
Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Microbiology leadership team in the role of Lab Manager
The Manager partners closely with Administrative Directors, Medical Directors, Pathologists, Laboratory Leadership, and system-wide stakeholders to ensure excellence in quality, service delivery, workforce management, technical competency, and continuous improvement. This role is a direct people-management position responsible for supervising supervisors and professional laboratory staff within a high-complexity, CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory environment.
The Manager leads assigned team members in alignment with organizational values, policies, and performance expectations. Responsibilities include the ongoing analysis, design, and implementation of processes, systems, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and service effectiveness. The role ensures full compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, and accreditation standards across assigned departments or regions.
The Manager is accountable for operational oversight, including financial and resource management, development of departmental and divisional protocols, and monitoring of quality and performance metrics. This position also supports test development activities, contributes to equipment selection decisions, and ensures appropriate implementation of automated and non-automated laboratory technologies.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience and strong knowledge of microbiology.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Molecular Pathology and Microbiology Director
Direct Reports: 5
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor's degree required in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science
- Master's degree preferred in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Five to seven (5-7) years of experience performing high-complexity testing within the applicable specialty
- Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience in microbiology or a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting
- Demonstrated experience managing laboratory quality assurance programs, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness
- Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and other relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Proven ability to plan, manage, and control operational expenses, supply utilization, and inventory within approved budgets
- Familiarity with automated and non-automated laboratory testing equipment
- Advanced computer skills, including use of laboratory information systems (LIS) and common software applications
- Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office Suite
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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About Indiana University Health
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.
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