Laboratory Operations Leader: QA, Compliance & Team Growth

Kaiser Permanente; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the clinical laboratory section, ensuring timely reporting and day-to-day operations across credentialed and non-credentialed personnel.

You will maintain testing competency, drive quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align with national standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in medical technology or clinical laboratory sciences.
• Leadership experience in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops talent, coaches staff, and drives performance improvements.
• Translates plans into actionable work items and ensures policy adherence.
• Ensures testing standards and training programs align with regulatory requirements.
• Leads quality management and cross-functional collaboration to improve lab operations.
• Oversees resource planning, inventory, and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or related field

6+ years in medical technology or clinical laboratory sciences

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the clinical laboratory section, ensuring timely reporting and day-to-day operations across credentialed and non-credentialed personnel.

You will maintain testing competency, drive quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align with national standards.