Assistant Director, Lab Ops & Quality Excellence

Kaiser Permanente; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente's laboratory leadership role oversees daily operations of the clinical lab within a labor management partnership setting. The position ensures timely reporting, competency in testing, and adherence to quality, safety, and accreditation standards across the section.

Responsible for developing staff, guiding performance, and aligning with organizational goals. The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of program or operational budgeting experience.
• 5+ years in a healthcare leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or health care field with 8+ years of relevant experience or 11+ years without the degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops and advocates developmental opportunities; coaches leaders and employees to drive performance.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory in a labor management partnership environment.
• Maintains competency in laboratory testing and bench work as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science/health care

8+ years in medical technology/health care

Job description

Kaiser Permanente's laboratory leadership role oversees daily operations of the clinical lab within a labor management partnership setting. The position ensures timely reporting, competency in testing, and adherence to quality, safety, and accreditation standards across the section.

Responsible for developing staff, guiding performance, and aligning with organizational goals. The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and maintaining high-quality