Senior Clinical Lab Operations Manager

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Clinical Lab Manager 1 role in La Jolla leads daily operations across staffing, quality, and service delivery. You will collaborate with laboratory leadership, medical directors, and clinical partners to translate priorities into efficient day-to-day performance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with a track record in laboratory management, process improvement, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare administration or related area; and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• A minimum of seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience and proven success in technical proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management theory, economic impact and management functions.
• Proven ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to improve operations and management.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily laboratory operations, including staffing, productivity, quality, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support organizational priorities and laboratory goals.
• Provide leadership during staffing shortages, system interruptions, high-volume periods, and other operational challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, workflows, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including turnaround times, quality, productivity, staffing, and service metrics.

Skills

Staff leadership

Recruitment

Performance management

Succession planning

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

UC San Diego Health's Clinical Lab Manager 1 role in La Jolla leads daily operations across staffing, quality, and service delivery. You will collaborate with laboratory leadership, medical directors, and clinical partners to translate priorities into efficient day-to-day performance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with a track record in laboratory management, process improvement, and team development.