Clinical Lab Operations Manager — Day Shift

SoTalent; Hopland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking a Manager, Laboratory – Day Shift, to oversee clinical laboratory operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and drive cost-efficient service delivery. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and staff development across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related areas.

The ideal candidate will have a CLS license where applicable, a Bachelor’s in medical technology (Master’s preferred), and 5+ years in clinical labs with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Five+ years of clinical laboratory experience with leadership/supervisory roles.
• Current CLS license where required by state regulations and ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily clinical laboratory operations, staffing, workflows and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure compliant testing.
• Monitor performance, trends and variances; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, phlebotomy, and related areas.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate inspections and audits.
• Develop policies and process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency and quality.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical guidance on testing procedures and equipment.
• Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate laboratory staff; manage hiring and performance.
• Allocate resources based on demand and skill levels; manage budgets and finances.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff management

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Financial management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SoTalent is seeking a Manager, Laboratory – Day Shift, to oversee clinical laboratory operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and drive cost-efficient service delivery. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and staff development across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related areas.

The ideal candidate will have a CLS license where applicable, a Bachelor’s in medical technology (Master’s preferred), and 5+ years in clinical labs with supervisory