Clinical Laboratory Project Manager

Clinical Laboratory Project Manager
Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Draper, UT

About Us
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Position
The Clinical Laboratory Project Manager leads and coordinates cross-functional initiatives across molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, and laboratory operations. This role is responsible for turning leadership objectives into structured, actionable project plans; supporting laboratory workflow optimization; and ensuring that work is completed on time and to quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, assertive, and skilled at driving clarity, accountability, and execution. They excel in fast-paced clinical and regulated environments, anticipate obstacles early, and keep teams aligned, informed, and on schedule. Experience in diagnostics, assay implementation, or laboratory process improvement is highly beneficial.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional flexibility as projects require

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead laboratory projects from initiation through completion, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and progress tracking
• Translate high-level goals into detailed project plans, workflows, and structured action items
• Define scope, milestones, success criteria, and cross-functional workstreams
• Maintain project documentation such as Gantt timelines, action registers, risk logs, and status summaries
• Support workflow improvement and operational optimization initiatives across clinical laboratory operations

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive communication between scientists, lab managers, QA/Compliance, operations, and administrative teams
• Facilitate cross-department handoffs, ensuring clarity and nothing falls through the cracks
• Provide consistent progress updates to leadership and project stakeholders
• Coordinate readiness activities for new assays, equipment onboarding, and LIMS-related workflow changes

Quality, Compliance & Technical Support

• Coordinate verification and validation (V&V) plans, method implementation steps, and related documentation
• Ensure projects align with CLIA, CAP, and internal quality system expectations
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing documentation
• Maintain structured technical documentation such as design history files, when applicable

Accountability & Risk Management

• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource gaps early and propose mitigation strategies
• Escalate timeline risks, obstacles, or workload imbalances promptly
• Define, delegate, and track tasks to completion, ensuring accountability across project teams
• Promote consistent execution and follow-through across departments

Operational & Leadership Support

• Assist leadership with resource planning, prioritization, and capacity balancing
• Contribute to SOP development, process mapping, and laboratory workflow optimization projects
• Adapt to shifting timelines while maintaining transparency and structured communication
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory, diagnostics, or regulated healthcare environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting deadlines
• Strong skills in delegation, organization, and cross-functional accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and meeting facilitation
• Experience working with lab operations, QA/QC, molecular/clinical scientists, or technical teams
• Proficiency with project management tools (Gantt charts, trackers, PM platforms, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, or medical laboratory workflows
• Background in small/mid-sized or high-growth laboratory environments
• Familiarity with CLIA/CAP requirements, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with LIMS platforms, workflow automation, or digitally driven lab operations
• Experience supporting assay implementation, equipment onboarding, or process improvement initiatives
• PM