Laboratory Operations Manager Outside of Madison

Job Description Take the next step in your career by joining a highly respected mid-sized hospital in Southern Wisconsin. This facility has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and is recognized for its excellence in a wide range of services, including cardiology, neurology, trauma care, women's health, robotic surgery, and more. About the Role We are seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day lab operations on the Day Shift with 24/7 accountability. This leadership role works closely with the Lab Director and plays a key part in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance across the laboratory. Key Responsibilities Assist the Lab Director with overall operations and strategic initiatives Coordinate quality and performance improvement programs Develop and manage budgeting and staffing plans Establish and enforce laboratory and safety policies Conduct staff evaluations and professional development planning Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field (Master's preferred) ASCP certification required Minimum 3 years of laboratory leadership experience Experience in a multi-hospital system preferred Lean/Six Sigma training a plus Compensation & Benefits This hospital values its leaders and offers a competitive compensation package, including: Competitive pay rates + special incentive programs Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plan with generous matching contributions Life and disability insurance Flexible spending account options Generous PTO and paid holidays Educational assistance program for career growth And more! Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to lead a collaborative, high-performing laboratory team within an organization that's committed to excellence in patient care and employee development. Call or Text: 617-746-2745 Email: andrea@ ACC 23811311 Additional Information *NEW - To learn more please feel free to text us about this job!! *IF INTERESTED - Please click APPLY ONLINE or email us a copy of your resume directly (my email is next to my profile). Be sure to check out all of our jobs at We look forward to working with you! Meet Your Recruiter Andrea Costello Associate Vice President, Client Relationship Manager and Team Lead Andrea has been with K.A. Recruiting since graduating from the College of the Holy Cross in 2014. She started out as an entry level recruiter and over the past eight years has established herself as a leader in the healthcare recruiting industry. Since coming to work for K.A., she has held records for Top Lifetime Biller, #1 Top Biller at K.A. Recruiting 2018, 2019, and 2020, and has been a President's Club and Vice President's Club winner for seven consecutive years. She has also been promoted three times over the course of her time with K.A. Andrea dedicates most of her time to working in the laboratory space. She works with top-tier laboratory professionals who are looking to make a change and also works with hospitals as well as private and reference laboratories to hire top talent. She loves forming long-standing relationships with the people she works with, and has enjoyed having a national network of laboratory professionals to keep her ahead of trends in the field! When she is not working, you can typically find Andrea training for half marathons, taking spin classes, or relaxing at home with her puppy, Harry. She loves traveling and exploring new places and restaurants. If anyone has any great Greek restaurants to recommend, let her know!

Created: 2026-04-02