Diagnostic Laboratory Services
Renee Nakagawa currently serves as the Human Resources Operations Manager at Diagnostic Laboratory Services, providing leadership and overseeing a team of five HR staff members across various functions including Benefits and Leave Administration, Workers Compensation, Payroll, Human Resources Info Systems, Compensation, and Labor Relations. Prior to this role, Renee held various positions at The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, including PCSU Personnel Relations Coordinator, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Senior Human Resources/Employment Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Human Resources Management Specialist, gaining extensive experience in personnel management, recruitment, and HR operations. Renee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and International Business, along with a Minor in Japanese from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Diagnostic Laboratory Services
DLS is proud to be Hawaii’s largest locally-owned clinical testing laboratory with a team of 800+ dedicated professionals. Our Microbiology Lab is the only clinical laboratory in Hawai’i with the WASPLab, a highly advanced specimen processor. Our Core Lab features a chemistry automation line that is the largest of its kind in the state. It also utilizes mobile robots that efficiently deliver samples between processing stations. We know that when it comes to the wide variety of lab tests we perform, quick, accurate results and analyses improve health and save lives. At DLS, we are committed to excellence in laboratory science and stand by our guiding values, I.C.A.R.E.: I - Innovation C - Care A - Aloha R - Respect E - Excellence We work closely and collaboratively with physicians, medical groups, hospitals and clinics. Our employees are what makes DLS a successful company and we strive to provide an environment of growth and professional development for our versatile and high-performing workforce. Beyond lab results, we build relationships and create collaborative partnerships with the communities we serve. No matter what your position is at DLS—medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, technical laboratory assistant, phlebotomist, systems engineer or patient account representative—your role will impact patient health. When it comes to living in Hawai‘i, we at DLS are committed to making our newest members feel at home with guidance and support. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, and we want our team members to take full advantage of our islands’ natural beauty and great year-round weather.