Clinical Lab Operations Leader

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Medical Centers seeks an experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory across assigned areas. The role manages staffing, productivity, quality, and service delivery, partnering with leadership to translate priorities into actionable improvements.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, and CDPH, performance management, and collaboration with physicians and nursing to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven+ years of relevant experience in clinical or laboratory leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration or related field.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, CDPH and safety requirements.
• Experience applying management theory to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily laboratory operations including staffing, productivity, quality, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with laboratory goals.
• Lead staffing during shortages and high-volume periods while ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare administration

Master's degree in healthcare administration or MBA

Tools

LIS systems

Laboratory automation software

Job description

UC San Diego Medical Centers seeks an experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory across assigned areas. The role manages staffing, productivity, quality, and service delivery, partnering with leadership to translate priorities into actionable improvements.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, and CDPH, performance management, and collaboration with physicians and nursing to optimize patient care.