Senior Lab Quality & Compliance Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Laboratory Quality Assurance leader to develop and implement comprehensive QA plans, establish regional standards, and guide staff across multiple laboratory locations.

You will collaborate with clinical and technical teams to ensure regulatory compliance, write policies, conduct audits, and drive total quality management initiatives to improve lab operations and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Minimum five years in a leadership role in a healthcare related field.
• Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or related field; CA licensure preferred or required depending on local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA plans for the laboratory network; establish regional quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve laboratory problems; coordinate with supervisors to inspect locations.
• Ensure QA systems comply with regulations; train users on quality systems.
• Write QA policies and conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science

CA licensure / equivalent

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Laboratory Quality Assurance leader to develop and implement comprehensive QA plans, establish regional standards, and guide staff across multiple laboratory locations.

You will collaborate with clinical and technical teams to ensure regulatory compliance, write policies, conduct audits, and drive total quality management initiatives to improve lab operations and patient safety.