Lab Operations Manager - Quality & Compliance

Kaiser Permanente; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day clinical laboratory activities, ensure timely reporting, maintain competency, and uphold quality, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards in a labor-managed environment.

This leadership role focuses on training, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver accurate test results and compliant laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in a healthcare-related lab setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality assurance standards.
• Experience with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental opportunities; coach and drive performance improvements.
• Translate business plans into tactical actions and improve processes.
• Maintain testing and training standards; ensure ongoing competency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements in labs.
• Coordinate cross-functional lab operations and align with quality management systems.

Skills

Operations Management

Safety Management

Computer Literacy

Quality Improvement

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Employee Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or equivalent

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or equivalent

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day clinical laboratory activities, ensure timely reporting, maintain competency, and uphold quality, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards in a labor-managed environment.

This leadership role focuses on training, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver accurate test results and compliant laboratory services.