Manager of Clinical Laboratory

Manager of Clinical Laboratory
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Schedule: Full onsite | Monday–Friday | Day Shift
Relocation Assistance offered!

Position Summary
The Manager of Clinical Laboratory is responsible for overseeing daily laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. This role provides hands-on leadership to the accessioning and laboratory teams while driving performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily clinical laboratory operations, including accessioning workflows
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 5 direct reports
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, and safety standards
• Monitor productivity, turnaround times, and quality metrics to meet operational goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and resolve operational issues
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of laboratory staff
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience in a clinical laboratory environment required
• Accessioning experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Proven ability to manage and support direct reports
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work full onsite during weekday day shifts