Lab Manager

Unio Specialty Care; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Unio Health Partners is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and lead a skilled team. The role requires strong knowledge of lab processes, equipment maintenance, and data integrity across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in lab management, a science degree, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with researchers and stakeholders while enforcing policies that meet CLIA, CDPH, and CAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
• 5+ years of experience in laboratory management or 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and state/federal laws for moderate to high complexity labs

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
• Manage all lab staff, payroll, scheduling, training, answer phone, and customer services
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Develop and implement laboratory policies to ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage laboratory budgets and expenses
• Manage laboratory data and ensure accuracy and security
• Develop and maintain laboratory safety protocols and staff培训
• Collaborate with researchers to align operations with research goals
• Develop and maintain laboratory reports and metrics
• Lead and develop the laboratory team
• Drive value through proactive ownership of new requests and opportunities

Skills

Lab management

Regulatory compliance

Staff leadership

Communication

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

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