Laboratory Manager (PLM - Cytopathology) / League City

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Laboratory Manager of Cytopathology plays a key leadership role in supporting high-quality laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and continuous quality improvement within the Cytopathology Department at the League City location.

The Laboratory Manager

(PLM / Cytopathology) is responsible for overseeing operational, personnel, quality, and financial activities that support efficient laboratory services and exceptional performance standards. The Laboratory Manager of Cytopathology collaborates across departments to ensure successful project execution, regulatory readiness, workforce engagement, and achievement of organizational goals at UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or Doctorate in a related science field, extensive clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities, and an applicable laboratory certification such as ASCP, CHS, CHT, MDT, or MT. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in laboratory operations, quality management, personnel leadership, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Work Location: League City

Shift / Hours:

Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical Cytopathology laboratory operations that directly support patient care, quality outcomes, and institutional excellence. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment while gaining leadership experience, professional development opportunities, and access to comprehensive benefits that support personal and professional success.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Manager oversees Cytopathology operations and serves as a leader in quality, compliance, personnel management, and strategic initiatives.
• Operational & Quality Leadership
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve quality, efficiency, and appropriateness of testing activities
• Ensure compliance with continuing education and regulatory requirements
• Establish, monitor, and review quality control procedures and turnaround time standards
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to address operational deficiencies
• Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor quality improvement indicators at all off-site Cytopathology locations
• Compile and report quality improvement data for review by the division CQI committee
• Strategic Planning & Collaboration
• Develop strategies, policies, and goals that support successful team performance
• Collaborate across the division and institution to achieve organizational objectives
• Initiate and maintain productive partnerships throughout the institution
• Create cohesive, goal-oriented work groups with clearly defined responsibilities
• Motivate teams to monitor and improve performance outcomes
• Assure successful completion of projects and departmental initiatives
• Personnel Management
• Establish and develop recruitment, hiring, and retention practices and policies
• Conduct in-depth interviews and effectively evaluate applicants
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demands
• Orient new employees using standardized institutional practices
• Evaluate employee performance in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines
• Administer and coordinate human resources to support productivity goals and objectives
• Financial & Resource Management
• Assess budgetary activities and develop productivity levels that meet procedural time constraints
• Develop, monitor, and adhere to financial plans focused on cost-benefit outcomes
• Predict and project expense levels within section budget guidelines
• Monitor financial performance through review of institutional financial reports
• Respond to significant changes and budget variances as necessary
• Implement innovative strategies to reduce personnel and material resource expenses
• Additional Responsibilities
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality while maintaining scheduling flexibility
• Assist in Clinical Pathology Operations as a backup to the CP PLM Laboratory Manager
• Administer, implement, coordinate, and develop organizational resources to achieve division and section objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. or
• Required: Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.
• Preferred: Master's Degree Related science field.
• Preferred: Doctorate Related science field.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 8 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience. or
• Required: 6 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience, with Master's degree. or
• Required: 4 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience, with Doctorate degree.
• : Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
• : 2 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience may be substituted for required certification.
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Required: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification. Upon Hire or
• Required: CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Upon Hire or
• Required: CHT - Certified Histocompatability Technologist American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Upon Hire or
• Required: MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire
• Required: MT - Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent