Phytest · 4 hours ago
Senior Laboratory Manager
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPhytest is dedicated to helping physician groups create exceptional laboratories that enhance patient care. They are seeking a Senior Laboratory Manager to lead a new high-complexity molecular genetics laboratory in Atlanta, overseeing operations, quality systems, and team leadership while ensuring compliance and excellence in genetic testing.
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Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations of a CLIA/CAP-accredited, high-complexity molecular genetics laboratory
Lead, train, and support molecular laboratory staff—scheduling, onboarding, competency, performance feedback, and continuing education
Plan daily and long-term workload, resolve technical and procedural issues, and ensure smooth lab flow
Step in at the bench when needed and model best practices for the team
Build, maintain, and continuously improve the laboratory quality management system
Ensure testing meets analytical performance standards and results are accurate and timely
Lead QA/QC programs across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
Monitor quality metrics, service levels, and trends; identify issues early and drive corrective action
Prepare for and support inspections, audits, and ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Oversee instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and compliance records
Review, write, and update SOPs and laboratory forms in alignment with policy and regulatory standards
Research, validate, and implement new assays, technologies, and instrumentation as clinical needs evolve
Support expansion of the genetic testing menu, including variant curation workflows
Use the LIS to design efficient workflows and reporting that support sample processing and quality oversight
Track and report operational, quality, and performance metrics for laboratory leadership
Manage inventory and vendor relationships to ensure uninterrupted testing operations
Partner closely with the Laboratory Director, clinicians, and executive leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert in molecular genetics and testing operations
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partners
Champion the mission and clinical goals of the organization with laboratory staff
Qualification
Required
BS in Science or a related field
MLS or MB certification (ASCP)
5–7 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, including 1–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Hands-on experience in high-complexity molecular and/or genetic testing environments
Experience with variant curation and next-generation sequencing workflows
Strong communication, organization, and people-management skills
Comfort working across clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
401(k) with aggressive match
Company
Phytest
Phytest is a revenue cycle management company that focuses on laboratory services.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.33M2023-08-15Undisclosed· $0.33M
Leadership Team
Bill Pappas
Chief Operating Officer
David Crane
Founding Partner
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