Clinical Lab Manager

Vancouver Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match up to 4%

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic seeks an experienced Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations across its clinical lab system in Vancouver, WA. The role focuses on delivering accurate patient test results, driving operational excellence, and advancing strategic laboratory initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a NACLS-accredited MT/MLS degree, ASCP certification, and at least three years of technologist experience, including one year in leadership, with strong budgeting and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a NACLS-accredited MT or MLS program is required.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certified technologist/scientist.
• At least 1 year in a lab leadership role (supervisor or manager).
• Strong financial acumen with ability to assess performance and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of laboratory operations across the clinical laboratory system.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Foster a high-performing team culture and staff development.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality/safety programs.
• Oversee budget, financial performance, and expansion of laboratory services.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree from NACLS-accredited MT/MLS program

Job description

Position Overview

Vancouver Clinic is seeking an experienced and inspiring Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead all aspects of laboratory operations across our clinical laboratory system. Reporting to the Laboratory and Pathology Administrative Director, this servant leader will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely patient testing results, driving operational excellence, fostering a high-performing team culture, maintaining regulatory compliance, and advancing strategic laboratory initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for continuous improvement, staff development, customer service, and innovative laboratory practices while overseeing quality, safety, financial performance, and the expansion of laboratory services to support exceptional patient care.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Padden Commerce Park (12019 NE 99th Street - Vancouver, WA 98662)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
• Hiring range generally between $98,000 to $132,000 annually
• Pay Range: $98,601.00 - $147,902.00

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a NACLS-accredited MT or MLS program required.
• Certification as MLS (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certified technologist/scientist.
• At least 1 year in a lab leadership role (supervisor, or manager).
• Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing direct reports.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess performance and manage budgets effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).
• 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%.

Additional Information

Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end‑of‑life decision‑making, and gender affirming treatment.

Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug‑free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

Vancouver Clinic is the largest multi‑specialty clinic in Southwest Washington. As a physician‑owned group, taking excellent care of people is our first priority. We have several clinics located throughout Clark County, Washington, an area celebrated for its premier schools, family‑friendly neighborhoods, great restaurants, and endless recreational possibilities. Portland, Oregon is only minutes away. We offer a collegial atmosphere, beautiful facilities, state‑of‑the‑art technology, competitive salary and benefits, and great work‑life balance.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.