Laboratory Operations Manager - Compliance & Lean

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a leader to develop, direct and manage operational activities within the laboratory to meet company objectives. You will supervise staff, drive education and mentoring, and ensure compliance with CLIA and OSHA standards.

The role collaborates with SQL/LSA and Banner Finance to develop budgets and achieve annual goals, and you will implement workflows and processes to improve efficiency using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four years of training and experience in high‑complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• MLS or Specialty Certification (preferred).
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the workflow for departmental staff and provides education, development and mentoring.
• Collaborates with SQL/LSA and Banner Finance Teams; participates in budgeting and ensuring goals are met.
• Ensures laboratory accreditation (CLIA) and OSHA compliance; monitors activities impacted by Banner Health initiatives.
• Leads process management initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean to increase efficiency and compliance.
• Serves as a resource and communication liaison to staff, clients, Banner Health and LSA/SQL.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education & mentoring

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Lean

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in lab science

MLS or Specialty Certification (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Banner Finance

Job description

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a leader to develop, direct and manage operational activities within the laboratory to meet company objectives. You will supervise staff, drive education and mentoring, and ensure compliance with CLIA and OSHA standards.

The role collaborates with SQL/LSA and Banner Finance to develop budgets and achieve annual goals, and you will implement workflows and processes to improve efficiency using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.