Clinical Laboratory Manager

Lensa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostics is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager in San Francisco. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality, while leading a team of specialists. A Bachelor's degree and an active California CLS license are required along with significant laboratory experience.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to 10%)

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist License is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in clinical settings.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with proven ability to lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily laboratory operations ensuring optimal workflow.
• Lead and develop a team of 12 technical specialists.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with healthcare standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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Clinical Laboratory Manager

Clinical

San Francisco, CA, US

Pay Rate Low: 150000 | Pay Rate High: 190000

• Added - 20/05/2025
  
  

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Our client is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through excellence in specialized diagnostic testing. The selected candidate will play a critical role in supporting life-saving medical interventions through precise, timely laboratory services.

Title : Clincial Laboratory Manager

Location : San Francisco, Bay Area

Compensation : $150-190k (DOE)

Schedule : M-F 8-5

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or related field

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily laboratory operations ensuring optimal workflow, quality assurance, and timely processing of approximately 200 specimens daily
• Lead and develop a team of 12 technical specialists in a department focused on detection of transmissible agents in donated biological materials
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable healthcare standards while maintaining strict quality control measures
• Participate in hands-on technical work when needed to support team during high-volume periods
• Manage inventory, supply chain logistics, and laboratory resources
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on investigations related to non-conformances and corrective actions
• Maintain detailed documentation and compile statistical data for department reporting
• Serve as departmental liaison with vendors and external partners
• Assist with budget development and monitor expenditures
• Perform duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist License - REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in clinical settings
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with proven ability to lead technical teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment, techniques, and protocols
• Experience ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to 10%)
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  

Qualified candidates with active California CLS Generalist licensure are encouraged to apply.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

INDBH

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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