Clinical Lab Operations Leader – Quality & Growth

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

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