Job Description – Lab Operations ManagerPosition: Lab Operations Manager

Department: Laboratory Operations
Location: Karnataka
Experience: 8+ years in Diagnostic Laboratory Operations
Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. MLT, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or relevant qualification
Languages: Kannada – Mandatory | English – Valuable working proficiency
Travel: Willingness to travel extensively across Karnataka
Reporting To: CEO / Operations Head / Management

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lab Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end operations of 5+ diagnostic laboratory branches across Karnataka.

The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth laboratory operations, quality compliance, TAT, inventory control, manpower planning, equipment uptime, branch audits, SOP implementation and operational performance.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in diagnostic laboratory operations and multi-branch management, with the ability to lead Centre Heads, Lab Supervisors, Technicians and other operational teams.





Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Branch Operations
- Manage day-to-day operations of 5+ diagnostic laboratory branches.
- Conduct regular branch visits and operational reviews.
- Monitor branch productivity, workload, TAT and service quality.
- Ensure uniform implementation of SOPs and operational processes.
- Identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Centre Heads, Lab Supervisors, Technicians and Phlebotomists.
- Handle operational escalations and ensure uninterrupted laboratory services.

2. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to laboratory SOPs, quality standards and QC procedures.
- Monitor IQC, sample rejection, testing errors and quality deviations.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement CAPA.
- Monitor pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes.
- Ensure proper sample collection, identification, transportation, processing and reporting.
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