Job Description

Our client is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through excellence in specialized diagnostic testing. The selected candidate will play a critical role in supporting life-saving medical interventions through precise, timely laboratory services.

Title : Clinical Laboratory Manager

Location : San Francisco, Bay Area

Compensation : $150-190k (DOE)

Schedule : M-F 8-5

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or related field

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily laboratory operations ensuring optimal workflow, quality assurance, and timely processing of approximately 200 specimens daily
• Lead and develop a team of 12 technical specialists in a department focused on detection of transmissible agents in donated biological materials
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable healthcare standards while maintaining strict quality control measures
• Participate in hands-on technical work when needed to support team during high-volume periods
• Manage inventory, supply chain logistics, and laboratory resources
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on investigations related to non-conformances and corrective actions
• Maintain detailed documentation and compile statistical data for department reporting
• Serve as departmental liaison with vendors and external partners
• Assist with budget development and monitor expenditures
• Perform duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies

Required Qualifications

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist License - REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in clinical settings
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with proven ability to lead technical teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment, techniques, and protocols
• Experience ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to 10%)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Qualified candidates with active California CLS Generalist licensure are encouraged to apply.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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