[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Quest Diagnostics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quest-diagnostics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Quest Diagnostics · Lenexa, Johnson, KS # Laboratory Manager Lenexa, Johnson, KS Manager or lead Research & Science Listed on Quest Diagnostics’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Quest Diagnostics’s careers site →](https://careers.questdiagnostics.com/job/lenexa/laboratory-manager/38852/96822486992) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Quest Diagnostics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quest-diagnostics/) / Laboratory Manager ## Job description ### Job Description Laboratory Manager - Lenexa, KS, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Working hours may vary based on project work and client needs.) ### Pay range $88,540+ per year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. ### Benefits information We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! The lab manager will have overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of all technical and operational activities in the Chemistry and Hematology departments. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. ### Responsibilities Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed. Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development. Supervise activities of the department’s Quality Assurance Representatives. Ensure quality assurance and compliance procedures are followed. Ensure all assigned technical quality duties (QA/QI indicators, SEICARS, SOPs, etc.) are completed in a timely manner. Coordinate preparedness, participation, and follow-up actions for inspections in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Department. Oversee staffing of personnel in the hematology and chemistry laboratory departments. Effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. Identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such. Review test performance, drive process improvements and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines. Ensure departmental standard operating procedures accurately reflect the current processes. Coordinate R&D activities as they relate to operations and actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees and business unit committees as needed. Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Resolve problems through interaction with clients. Define, coordinate and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections. Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. Participate in internal and external laboratory inspections. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. ### Qualifications Required Work Experience A minimum of six (6) years of technical laboratory experience in a clinical setting, including expertise in Chemistry and Hematology. (Required) A minimum of four (4) years of recent direct supervisory experience in a certified CLIA High Complexity clinical laboratory. (Required) ### Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution. (Required) Master’s Degree in a related field. (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications ASCP or equivalent certification (Preferred) ### Skills Proven problem-solving skills. Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients. Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to work within Laboratory Information Systems. ### Physical and Mental Requirements The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 62799 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. ### Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: Lenexa, Johnson, KS[Apply on Quest Diagnostics’s careers site →](https://careers.questdiagnostics.com/job/lenexa/laboratory-manager/38852/96822486992) ## More jobs at Quest Diagnostics ### [Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quest-diagnostics/jobs/085849f2b49a8f0c7833/) Lenexa, Johnson, KS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Laboratory Sales Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/7c1933e330f4ff50cf8b/) Cardinal Health · Niger ### [Laboratory Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/724c8b39f26f5d2a0f82/) Cardinal Health · Albuquerque, NM ### [Laboratory Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/45e1cfadf9a1a5020f07/) SGS · Clovis, CA, United States ### [Laboratory Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/9deaab2dacf358c94e99/) SGS · Livonia, MI, United States ### [Laboratory Tech III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/7489084b9664f5c8a7e6/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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