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Title: CLS Part-Time Lab Manager - N00545

Salary Range: 28

Division: Academic Affairs / Provost

Department: School of Health & Natural Sciences

Department Description: School of Health & Natural Sciences

Union Status: Union

Job Description


Job Title: Part-Time Lab Manager Department Clinical Laboratory Science
Division: School of Health and Natural Sciences Exempt/Non-Exempt Status:
Position Number: N00545 EClass: 04
Reports To: Michelle Naylor Salary Grade: U5
Effective Date: June 2026

Job Summary:
Mercy University is seeking a part-time laboratory manager to work at the Dobbs Ferry campus. The successful candidate will assist the full-time faculty in supporting laboratory sections for undergraduate clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology labs. Primary work responsibilities include: lab safety and compliance; preparing for, setting up, cleaning, and turning over of clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology labs in coordination with course instructors; tracking and restocking supplies; maintaining inventories and equipment; assisting in waste disposal; and general upkeep of the teaching laboratories.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Laboratory Preparation and Support
• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, specimens, and media for instructional laboratories in accordance with established protocols
• Set up and break down laboratory stations for student laboratory sessions
• Ensure all equipment and materials are available, functional, and properly labeled prior to scheduled labs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of teaching laboratories

Equipment and Materials Management
• Operate, maintain, and perform routine checks on laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, and analyzers)
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs or service as needed
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents; notify program director when reordering is required
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating laboratory supplies according to program guidelines


Safety and Compliance
• Adhere to and enforce laboratory safety policies, including chemical hygiene, biosafety, and bloodborne pathogen standards
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of chemical and biohazardous materials
• Maintain safety documentation such as SDS files, equipment logs, and cleaning schedules
• Assist with laboratory inspections and accreditation readiness activities

Instructional and Student Support
• Support faculty during student laboratory sessions
• Provide guidance to students on proper laboratory techniques and safe practices under faculty supervision
• Reinforce laboratory rules, procedures, and professional conduct expectations
• Monitor laboratory activities to promote a safe and effective learning environment

Communication and Collaboration
• Assist with updating laboratory manuals, protocols, and instructional materials as directed

· Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students regarding laboratory needs and schedules

· Collaborate with program leadership to support course objectives and laboratory operations

· Respond professionally to inquiries and requests related to laboratory activities

Other Duties

· Participate in department meetings or training sessions as required

· Assist with special projects related to laboratory operations or program improvement

· Perform other duties as assigned to support the CLS program

Required Skills & Experience:

· Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques (pipetting, specimen handling, centrifugation, reagent preparation)

· Ability to prepare, label, store, and dispose of reagents and materials according to safety protocols

· Experience with routine laboratory equipment (including clinical equipment such as hematology, coagulation, chemistry, and microbiology analyzers)

· Ability to set up, break down, and maintain teaching laboratory stations

· Must know how to set up labs for POCT testing used in the clinical laboratory

Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science

· Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

· MLT or MLS certification (ASCP or equivalent)

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies