job summary: Are you ready to be the pivotal operational leader who drives successful diagnostic partnerships? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Hospital Laboratory Manager, Chemistry to spearhead the implementation and ongoing management of our critical hospital laboratory services in the Mullica Hill, NJ region. This on-site role is the face of our commitment, ensuring seamless contract execution, high-quality testing services, and robust client satisfaction. Working closely with our national Professional Lab Services (PLS) team and regional leadership, you will manage day-to-day operations, lead internal and external staff, control budget, and strategically grow our business through exceptional service delivery. location: Nyack, New York job type: Contract salary: $40 - 60 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Contract Management & Implementation: Serve as the regional accountable leader for the successful and timely launch and ongoing operations of complex hospital lab management agreements and testing service contracts. Operational Oversight: Directly manage Quest Diagnostics supervisors and staff at client hospital locations, ensuring alignment with contract obligations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Relationship Management: Act as the primary operational liaison for hospital clients, fostering strong relationships and coordinating responses from regional management and scientific directors to ensure high client satisfaction. Strategic Planning & Integration: Collaborate with the national PLS team and regional leadership (SLT) to develop, manage, and execute comprehensive integration plans for new lab management arrangements. Financial & Resource Management: Manage departmental budget, labor productivity, and cost per test; coordinate capital equipment requests and oversee invoicing and other required financial activities. Quality & Productivity Reporting: Provide regular, detailed project status and monthly/quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting quality, productivity, equipment performance, and process flows. Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Six Sigma and Change Management principles to identify, design, and implement process improvements within the hospital laboratory services to maximize efficiency and quality. Testing Service Coordination: Ensure high-quality delivery of contracted testing services (both for Quest Diagnostics using hospital labs and for hospital clients using Quest Diagnostics reference labs), immediately addressing any performance issues. qualifications: Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience within the laboratory industry (hospital or commercial). Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific or medical field. Licensure: Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license, if required by the state of New Jersey. Skills: Demonstrated expertise in lab consolidation, strong project management, data analytics, and effective change management. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, utilizing strong interpersonal, presentation, and client interaction skills. Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of general laboratory services, chemistry testing requirements, and regulatory standards. Preferred Qualifications Prior managerial experience specifically within a hospital laboratory setting. Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Business, Science). Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma Principles/Continuous Improvement methodologies. #LI-BM1 skills: Cell Biology, Data Analysis, Assay Development, Assay Method, Assay Verification, Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.