Lab Manager at Carbon Health – Los Angeles, California

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

About the role

Carbon Health is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laboratory Manager to support laboratory operations at a respected client site in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and managerial skills, experience in clinical lab environments, and a dedication to patient care and precision

What you'll do

• In the absence of the Laboratory Director and Technical Supervisor, the Laboratory Manager shall be responsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and reporting of test results.
• The Laboratory Manager is responsible for day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results.
• The Laboratory Manager shall be accessible to testing personnel at all times testing is performed to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the Laboratory Director or Technical Supervisor.
• • Shall be responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance by testing personnel.
  • Shall be accessible to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed.
  • Shall be responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• The Laboratory Director or Technical Supervisor may delegate to the Laboratory Manager the responsibility for:
• • Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the established performance specifications.
  • Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning;
  • Providing orientation to all testing personnel; and
  • Annually evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.
• The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall managerial and administrative duties of the laboratory.
• • Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training programs and competency assessments for all laboratory personnel
  • Manage employee schedules, attendance, and time-off requests
  • Serve as primary liaison between laboratory staff and senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certifying agency
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
• Minimum 3-5 years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Experience with laboratory information systems and data management platforms
• Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) and middleware platforms
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and data analysis software
• Familiarity with laboratory automation and digital pathology systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems