Overview In this role you will lead the laboratory's technical and operational functions, ensuring the highest quality, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align lab activities with organizational goals and regulatory standards. You will shape training, quality programs, and staffing to support ongoing performance and growth. This is an opportunity to influence routine workflows, quality assurance, and safety culture in a clinical lab environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Day 1 Medical and dental & vision for FT employees
- 401(k) with company match up to 5% after 12 months
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- Annual incentive plans
- Well-being programs and health assessments
Responsibilities- Plan, assign and direct laboratory work; coordinate with other areas as needed
- Mentor and develop staff; identify training and supervisory skill gaps
- Define, monitor quality assurance programs; ensure QC reports are current
- Oversee inspections preparation and adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA requirements
- Manage staffing, hiring, training, and performance evaluation
- Develop annual budget; manage costs and resources to stay within budget
- Coordinate R&D activities related to operations and participate in committees
- Review test performance and drive process improvements; manage test database and SOPs
- Oversee EHS programs and safety coordination; ensure regulatory standards are met
- Maintain safe, functional, sanitary lab environments and equipment
Key requirements- Minimum of eight (8) years laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory
- Licensed as California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CA Only)
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field; Master's Degree (Preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information Systems
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle confidential information
- leadership
- problem-solving
- detail-oriented
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Laboratory Information Systems
- quality assurance and quality control
