Clinical Lab Manager - Lab Administration

Extended Deadline:
Tue 10/13/2026

Payroll

Title:

CLIN LAB MGR 1

Department:
Lab Administration

Hiring Pay Scale: $136,600 - $267,600 / Year

Worksite:
La Jolla

Appointment Type:
Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union:
Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8-Hours, Monday-Friday

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 08/28/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Provides daily operational management support for the Clinical Laboratory in assigned areas. Manages productivity, technical performance of specimen processing and laboratory testing and efficient operations of equipment.

The Manager works collaboratively with laboratory leadership, medical directors, supervisors, staff and clinical partners to translate organizational priorities to effective daily operations and improvements.

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, CDPH, safety requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain continuous inspection readiness and ensure laboratory operations meet applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Oversee appropriate investigation, documentation, and corrective action related to quality, compliance, and operational issues.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and support supervisors and laboratory staff.
• Participate in recruitment, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-focused team environment.
• Support staff engagement, professional growth, and effective performance management.

Quality & Performance Management

• Monitor key performance indicators, including turnaround times, quality, productivity, staffing, and service metrics.
• Use operational and quality data to guide decision-making, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor laboratory performance and implement corrective actions when performance or quality goals are not met.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Process Improvement & Innovation
• Lead initiatives to improve laboratory processes, workflows, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Lead the implementation and integration of new instrumentation, automation, testing methodologies, information systems, and operational processes.
• Evaluate the impact of new technologies and processes on quality, productivity, staffing, and patient care.

Financial & Resource Management

• Participate in budget management, staffing plans, equipment selection, and resource allocation.
• Optimize staffing and laboratory resources to support operational needs, productivity, quality, and financial goals.
• Evaluate operational needs and support decisions regarding equipment, technology, and other laboratory resources.

Clinical & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, laboratory medical and technical leadership, and other departments to resolve issues and improve patient care.
• Partner with interdisciplinary leaders to support effective communication, coordination, and integration of laboratory services.
• Serve as a laboratory leadership resource during complex operational and patient-care situations.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• 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…