Lab Manager

Unio Specialty Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Unio Health Partners seeks a Lab Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations across California locations. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance (CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and state/federal laws) and data integrity while directing staff, scheduling, and budgets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 5+ years of lab management experience, strong communication, and leadership abilities. Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
• 5+ years of laboratory management experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Manage lab staff, payroll, scheduling, training, and customer services.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated properly.
• Develop and implement laboratory policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets and control expenses within limits.
• Maintain laboratory data accuracy and data security.
• Develop and enforce laboratory safety protocols and train staff.

Skills

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Staff leadership

Data integrity

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Lab Manager

Company Description

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 185 providers operating out of 62 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a laboratory. They are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory is running efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Laboratory Manager will work closely with laboratory staff, researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure that laboratory operations are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. They must have a strong knowledge of laboratory operations and regulatory requirements, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will be doing

• Manage laboratory operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
• Manage all lab staff, payroll, scheduling, training, answer phone, and customer services
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated properly
• Develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage laboratory budgets and ensure that expenses are within budgetary constraints
• Manage laboratory data and ensure that data is accurate and secure by running Daily/Monthly
• Develop and maintain laboratory safety protocols and ensure that all staff are trained on safety procedures
• Collaborate with researchers and other stakeholders to ensure that laboratory operations are aligned with research goals and objectives
• Develop and maintain laboratory reports and metrics to track performance
• Manage a team of laboratory staff and provide training and development opportunities
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry
• 5+ years of experience in laboratory management or a related field
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with laboratory equipment and software
• Ability to manage a team and provide leadership and guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures as they apply to the duties of this position
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.

Travel Requirements

• Periodic travel may be necessary.

What we can offer you

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office

Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown