Lead, Clinical Laboratories & Quality Assurance

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Health Department seeks a seasoned Manager, Clinical Laboratories, to oversee four CLIA laboratories, manage staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive policy development for efficiency and quality. The role requires ensuring test performance quality, method validation, troubleshooting, QA/QC, proficiency testing, instrument upkeep, and adherence to SOPs.

You will establish KPIs, manage inventory, coordinate with public health officials, and participate in emergency

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, medical technology, or Public Health.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 5-8 years of technical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in the clinical laboratory, including testing, workflow, and staffing.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate laboratory staff and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee test performance, QC/QA, method validation, troubleshooting, and instrument logs.
• Approve QC data, maintain records, and participate in PT programs.
• Maintain calibration schedules, equipment upkeep, and SOP adherence.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance; manage inventory and vendor interactions.
• Collaborate with public health officials and other MCPHD divisions; support emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

LIMS

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry / biology / microbiology / medical technology / Public Health

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Marion County Public Health Department seeks a seasoned Manager, Clinical Laboratories, to oversee four CLIA laboratories, manage staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive policy development for efficiency and quality. The role requires ensuring test performance quality, method validation, troubleshooting, QA/QC, proficiency testing, instrument upkeep, and adherence to SOPs.

You will establish KPIs, manage inventory, coordinate with public health officials, and participate in emergency