Clinical Laboratory Manager - Lead Diagnostics & Operations

Clinical Management Consultants; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Leadership development resources

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Clinical Manager of Laboratory for a hospital-based laboratory in Southern California. The role provides operational ownership, shaping performance and directing daily workflow across clinical pathology functions with emphasis on diagnostic excellence and patient safety.

The leader will mentor staff, collaborate with pathologists and medical leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements to sustain high quality care and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a laboratory in an acute care setting.
• Strong quality assurance and regulatory compliance background.
• Ability to coach supervisors and staff; staff development.
• Excellent collaboration with pathologists, physicians, nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow across clinical pathology functions (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank).
• Oversee staffing, throughput, service coordination, and laboratory oversight.
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Foster staff development, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Improve turnaround times and escalation pathways; align with hospital goals.

Skills

Clinical laboratory leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Operational leadership

Job description

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Clinical Manager of Laboratory for a hospital-based laboratory in Southern California. The role provides operational ownership, shaping performance and directing daily workflow across clinical pathology functions with emphasis on diagnostic excellence and patient safety.

The leader will mentor staff, collaborate with pathologists and medical leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements to sustain high quality care and