Manager, Laboratory Services - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Days

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Laboratory Services Manager for its Clinical Lab to supervise technical staff and oversee all sections. The role entails budget management, staff development, quality assurance, accreditation support and cross-department coordination in a high-demand lab environment.

The Manager will ensure on-time testing, maintain instrument reliability, and lead performance improvement initiatives while maintaining strong communication with clinical teams throughout the Keck

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree/AA in related field preferred.
• Doctoral-level Scientist: 1+ year; Master's: 2+ years; Bachelor: 4+ years.
• 5 years experience in acute care facility setting.
• 2+ years in a senior or supervising capacity.
• Experience with computer systems, inventory control and budgeting.
• Strong organization/time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage Laboratory operations and oversee department performance including budget oversight.
• Provide administrative reports and cover Lab in emergencies.
• Adhere to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Support accreditation requirements and quality assurance activities.
• Orient new employees and supervise performance appraisals.
• Coordinate interdepartmental and hospital-wide services.
• Schedule staff and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Ensure timely results within defined turnaround times.
• Maintain effective relationships with physicians, staff and customers.
• Handle multiple priorities and assign tasks accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's/Doctoral level preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

Manager, Laboratory Services - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20177618 Category Keck Medicine of USC

The Laboratory Services Manager performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in all sections of the bi-campus Clinical Laboratory. As Manager, the individual is responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of all sections and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing. The Manager is responsible for assisting in monitoring and controlling the laboratory budget, employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, and maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication. The Manager is also responsible for organizing the work schedule, and monitoring attendance and punctuality.

Essential Duties

• Manages operations of the Laboratory and oversees Department performance as assigned; includes budgetary oversight.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer functions and for carrying out additional clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department and hospital staff. Provides administrative reports as requested. Displays flexibility to cover the Lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations.
• Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures
• Assists the Department in meeting accreditation requirements by licensing agencies. Establishes and maintains Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities which support the Department and Hospital.
• Instructs, orients and completes orientation checklist for new employees, as needed. Communicates with employees on the day-to-day operations. Reviews implemented changes with all staff.
• Performs annual Performance Appraisal review for staff with input from direct Supervisor. Actively participates in commendations, counseling, interview and selection of employees.
• Coordinates and integrates Department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels. Supports and participates in interdepartmental collaboration and problem solving.
• Plans for provision of service through scheduling appropriate levels of qualified competent staff; organizes lab work schedule.
• Ensures policies and procedures are in place to support scope of service.
• Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines by optimizing specimen collection, processing and delivery to testing sites.
• Demonstrates willingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilities. Assumes overall responsibility for assigned projects and timely completion of those projects. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with coworkers and guests of the institution. Develops and maintains strong, positive working relationships with physicians, staff, customers and other departments.
• Assumes ownership of customer relationships and follows Department issues through to closure.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple simultaneous conflicting priorities effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Pref Bachelor's degree AA or BA in related field of study preferred.
• Doctoral-level Scientist must have minimum of 1 year of experience. Master's-level Scientist must have minimum of 2 years' experience. Baccalaureate-level Scientist must have minimum of 4 years' experience.
• Req 5 years Experience in an Acute Care Facility setting And
• Req 2 years Experience in a senior or supervising capacity
• Req Experience to include computer experience, inventory control/budgeting, quality assurance, performance improvement, work scheduling.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
• Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology.
• Req Leading/ guidance skills
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH) Valid CPT I, or CPT II certification from the State of California.
• Pref Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT (CA DPH) Or ASCP in Microbiology

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials. The salary rate range for this position is $151,424.00 - $249,850.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job ID REQ20177618 Posted Date 07/27/2026