Lab Operations & Quality Compliance Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Woodland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a senior clinical laboratory operations leader to ensure timely reporting and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations in a labor-management partnership. The role emphasizes competency development, QA, safety, and accreditation compliance across departments.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in healthcare labs, strong budget management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory adherence within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year managing operational or project budgets.
• Minimum five years in a leadership role in a healthcare-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or healthcare-related field with extensive experience OR eleven years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of clinical laboratory sections.
• Maintains competency in laboratory testing and bench work as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, and regulatory standards and accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical lab science or health care field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a senior clinical laboratory operations leader to ensure timely reporting and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations in a labor-management partnership. The role emphasizes competency development, QA, safety, and accreditation compliance across departments.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in healthcare labs, strong budget management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory adherence within a large health system.