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.

\n

 

\n

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.

\n Key Responsibilities: 1. Laboratory Operations: \n

\n
• \n

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

\n
• \n

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

\n
• \n

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

\n

2. Staff & Team Management: \n

\n
• \n

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

\n
• \n

  Handle hiring, training, performance evaluation, and scheduling.

\n
• \n

  Develop staff through delegation, coaching, and competency assessments.

\n

3. Business & Customer Management: \n

\n
• \n

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

\n
• \n

  Manage logistics, inventory, and communication with external clients.

\n

4. Strategic & Financial Planning: \n

\n
• \n

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

\n
• \n

  Make decisions on capital purchases and department expenditures.

\n

5. Policy & Compliance: \n

\n
• \n

  Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal policies.

\n
• \n

  Maintain accurate documentation and SOPs.

\n
• \n

  Promote safety, privacy, and service excellence.

\n

\n

 

\n

 

\n

 

\n

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

\n

 

\n

(Ref Code: MK9252)