Laboratory Manager – Pathology | Laborleitung (m/w/d) – Pathologie

Academia Holding Gruppe

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 1, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Laboratory Manager for a modern Medical Care Center (MVZ) in Heidelberg, you will hold full technical and organizational responsibility for the pathology laboratory. Your day-to-day role involves leading a team of laboratory professionals, coordinating workflows in histopathology, immunohistology, and direct immunofluorescence, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic standards. You will work closely with the medical and site management to optimize laboratory processes, manage resources cost-effectively, and maintain a robust quality management system. The position is ideal for a leadership-oriented professional who enjoys developing personnel and implementing SOPs within a structured, collaborative environment. This role is particularly attractive due to its central location in Heidelberg, the high degree of creative freedom in process development, and the opportunity to lead a specialized team in an established diagnostic facility.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MTLA/MTL) or a comparable qualification; additional management qualifications are preferred.

Experience

  • Professional experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MTLA/MTL) or equivalent
  • Several years of practical experience specifically within pathology
  • Initial or multi-year experience in a leadership or coordinating function within a laboratory setting
  • Proven experience in quality management and regulatory requirements
  • Experience in personnel development and structured staff training

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role requires a high level of social competence and assertiveness. Location is strictly on-site in Heidelberg.