WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Pre-Analytical Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for all pre-analytical and laboratory support services, including accessioning, client services, and pathology support functions. This role is accountable for optimizing workforce performance, developing scalable support resources, and ensuring efficient, standardized workflows across the organization.

The manager directs staffing strategies, recruitment, training, and ongoing performance management to maintain a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals. Responsibility includes driving process improvement initiatives that enhance specimen flow, reduce turnaround times, and improve service quality across clinic and laboratory interfaces.

This role also maintains financial stewardship of support service operations through budget management, cost control, and effective resource allocation, ensuring services are delivered efficiently while supporting enterprise growth. The manager collaborates across departments and with physician stakeholders to ensure operational alignment, regulatory compliance, and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly manage the Pre-Analytic teams (Accessioning, Client Services, Pathology Support, etc.), including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
Oversee all specimen accessioning functions, including receipt, identification, labeling, and data entry of blood and genetic specimens to ensure accuracy and traceability
Ensure proper timely workflow, chain of custody and specimen integrity from collection through pre-analytical processing via the departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accessioning activities
Identify and lead initiatives to improve accessioning efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize turnaround times
Utilize data and reporting to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
Ensure timely and accurate coordination between laboratory teams and clinic departments
Maintain adherence to CLIA, CAP, COLA and organizational policies for all support functions
Monitor quality assurance metrics for the areas of responsibility
Manage budgets for the support services, monitoring cost efficiency and resource utilization
Oversee procurement and inventory control for non-testing supplies and equipment
Perform all necessary functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned to him/her.
Recruit, train, and mentor support staff, ensuring competency and professional growth
Serve as a liaison for physicians, clinics, and internal teams to resolve service-related issues
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving
Lead projects to enhance efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and improve service quality
Additional tasks as needed to support team

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

High School diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, laboratory science, or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory operations or support services management required
Leadership experience preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

Strong leadership and team management skills
Financial acumen and resource planning expertise
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([email protected]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Laboratory Pre-Analytical Manager

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