Laboratory Manager

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations in a moderately complex CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in Chemistry Hematology and Immunology and is comfortable performing bench work as needed to support testing operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance maintaining high-quality testing standards and providing technical expertise across multiple testing disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and workflow to ensure timely and accurate testing.

• Perform and review moderate complexity testing in Chemistry Hematology and Immunology.

• Supervise train and mentor laboratory personnel in accordance with CLIA CAP (if applicable) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH-LFS) requirements.

• Maintain quality control and assurance programs including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance.

• Assist with validation calibration and troubleshooting of instruments and methods.

• Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with the Laboratory Director to maintain licensing documentation and inspections.

• Support staffing scheduling and performance evaluations for lab team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science Biological Science or related field.

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory with demonstrated competency in Chemistry Hematology and Immunology.

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory preferred.

• Strong understanding of CLIA and CDPH-LFS regulations.

• Proven ability to balance administrative duties with hands-on bench responsibilities.

• Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• 100-130k

ABOUT US:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Required Experience:

Manager