Clinical Lab Manager

Vancouver Clinic; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan with match

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead all aspects of laboratory operations across our clinical laboratory system in Vancouver, WA. Reporting to the Administrative Director, this servant leader will ensure accurate and timely patient testing, drive operational excellence, and foster a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes staff development, customer service, and innovative laboratory practices while overseeing quality, safety, financial performance,

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Financial acumen

Education

NACLS-accredited MT/MLS program

MLS/MT certification (ASCP)

Job description

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: 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, with placement within the range based on relevant experience. 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.

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. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas, is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

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 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.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers 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.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.

Vancouver Clinic CARES! Compassion. Advocacy. Respect. Excellence. Safety. Our mission is to provide a culture of compassion and respect for our patients and for one another, while delivering excellent high-quality care. Our employees are vital to our growth and progress, and with that objective we embrace diversity and endeavor to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to succeed in a safe environment.