Laboratory Manager Jobs in Illinois

Overview:

Department: Core Lab

Schedule: Fulltime - Days, 8am-4:30pm

Facility: Saint Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL

Responsibilities:

The General Laboratory Manager provides administrative, operational, and technical leadership for Core Laboratory services, including Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, and Immunology.

This individual:
1) is responsible for overseeing high-volume, automated laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow, quality testing, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
2) supports centralized testing across multiple hospital sites, ensuring standardization, scalability, and high-quality patient care
3) collaborates closely with the Laboratory Medical Director, Core Laboratory Director, nursing, physicians, and hospital leadership to support clinical operations and patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field required.

2. ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.

3. Minimum five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience required, with experience in core laboratory disciplines.

4. Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

5. Experience in high-volume, automated core laboratory environments strongly preferred.

6. Experience with laboratory automation systems, middleware, and LIS (e.g., Epic Beaker) preferred.

7. Strong knowledge of:

8. Chemistry and immunoassay testing
9. Hematology and coagulation testing
10. Immunology and autoimmune testing
11. Quality control and regulatory requirements
12. Laboratory automation and workflow optimization

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $100,006.40 to $134,596.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time
SHIFT: Days

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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