Director of Laboratory Operations & Quality

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Laboratory Services is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee daily clinical laboratory operations within a labor management partnership. You will ensure timely reporting, maintain testing competency, and uphold quality assurance, safety, and accreditation standards while guiding a diverse team.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and improvements across units within Kaiser Permanente’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or equivalent; 8+ years in medical technology/clinical lab field or 11+ years alternative experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a healthcare leadership role.
• Experience managing operational or project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical laboratory operations in a labor management partnership environment.
• Ensure quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Lead talent development, performance management, and succession planning across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Laboratory Services is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee daily clinical laboratory operations within a labor management partnership. You will ensure timely reporting, maintain testing competency, and uphold quality assurance, safety, and accreditation standards while guiding a diverse team.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and improvements across units within Kaiser Permanente’s