Manager, Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a licensed clinical laboratory leader to serve as Manager of the Clinical Laboratory, with full responsibility for the Microbiology Laboratory. This leadership role directs daily operations, ensures quality, and partners with the Medical Director to advance strategic microbiology initiatives.

The candidate will oversee staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, driving performance and continuous improvement within a complex clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Five to seven years of clinical laboratory technical experience.
• Three to five years of management experience.
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of CA.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and professional development of microbiology personnel.
• Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal planning for microbiology services.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, CA regulatory requirements and accreditation.
• Promote quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in microbiology testing.

Skills

Laboratory management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Operational leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking a licensed clinical laboratory professional to serve as Manager of the Clinical Laboratory, with full responsibility for the Microbiology Laboratory. This is a key leadership role for a technical expert skilled in operational, administrative, and fiscal management within a complex clinical laboratory environment. The Manager will lead all aspects of the Microbiology Laboratory’s daily operations, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and performance. This role partners with the Department Director and the Medical Director of Microbiology to implement strategic initiatives aligned with department goals and the overall COH enterprise vision.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Direct the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and professional development of microbiology laboratory personnel.
• Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal planning specific to microbiology services.
• Ensure the laboratory meets all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CAP, CLIA, the State of California, and The Joint Commission.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in microbiology testing and processes.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science
• Five to seven years of clinical laboratory technical experience
• Three to five years of management experience
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of CA

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.