Laboratory Operations Manager - Bay Area

Job Description

Apply for this opportunity as a Clinical Laboratory Manager with a top facility in San Mateo, California for permanent/direct hire.

The Lab Operations Manager oversees the  day-to-day operations of the Laboratory, including  Infectious Disease Testing ,  Product Quality Control (QC) , and  Operations Support . The role involves both  administrative and technical leadership , ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, staff management, and high-quality lab services.

• Manage three key areas: infectious disease testing, product QC, and support operations.

• Oversee equipment maintenance, testing procedures, supply management, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead process improvements, SOP updates, and implementation of new technologies.

• Supervise 2 supervisors and their teams of licensed/unlicensed lab staff.

• Handle hiring, training, performance evaluation, and scheduling.

• Develop staff through delegation, coaching, and competency assessments.

• Ensure external testing services meet turnaround time (TAT), quality, and customer satisfaction goals.

• Manage logistics, inventory, and communication with external clients.

• Participate in long-term planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Make decisions on capital purchases and department expenditures.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal policies.

• Maintain accurate documentation and SOPs.

• Promote safety, privacy, and service excellence.

To apply - email a resume directly to View email address on ziprecruiter.com for immediate consideration.

(Ref Code: MK9252)