We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Senior Laboratory Clinical Manager, Chemistry

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2026
Summary
Responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory, including staffing, workflow, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Provides both operational leadership and strategic direction across multiple laboratory sites. Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements. This role requires strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach when working with local and system-wide leaders. This is an on-site position with rotation between sites based on operational needs.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Develop and maintain quality assurance (QA) systems to ensure high performance and implement corrective actions when performance standards are not met.
Review performance data, identify opportunities for improvement, and address root causes of suboptimal outcomes.
Evaluate event management reports, investigate complaints or operational issues, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns.
Ensure validation protocols and summaries are completed for all new or modified processes.
Assign, monitor, and supervise staff to ensure compliance with laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including health, safety, and patient confidentiality.
Ensure the laboratory is prepared for regulatory reviews and inspections (e.g., TJC, CAP, FACT).
Oversee the coordination of clinical trials in collaboration with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance, and compliance teams.
Manage laboratory information systems to access clinical results, generate worksheets, and support data collection and analysis activities.
Conduct interviews and recommend candidates for hire in accordance with departmental policies to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Oversee staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and continuing education, including required departmental training (e.g., safety, infection control, compliance).

Education
Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
ASCP Certified Medical Technologist [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] required

Experience
Lab experience 5-7 years required

Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital-based CLIA laboratory 8+ years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detailed knowledge of all regulatory requirements, including CAP, Joint Commission, and CLIA.
- Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
- Strong innovative attributes to remain on top of technology shifts.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Read, write and comprehend English sufficiently to communicate with patients, laboratory and others.
- Strong knowledge of personnel and employment practices.
- Ability to effectively manage staffing levels and workloads.
- Ability to effectively interview and train new employees.



Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
    Applied = 0

    (web-54bd5f4dd9-d2dbq)