Manager, Clinical Laboratory

Manager, Clinical Laboratory

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Laboratory

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt. Standard Monday-Friday business hours.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Clinical Lab Manager has direct responsibility for the management and supervision of a Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Division(s). In this capacity, the Manager is responsible for the organization of work, supervision of employees, staff development, expense control, quality assurance, process improvement, and problem solving in the delivery of services and related programs within the division with sensitivity and attention to age and developmental issues of the patient population(s) served. The Manager, Clinical Laboratory will lead 24/7 core laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing results that support critical patient care across the ICU, Emergency Department, and Operating Room. This role is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance, quality standards, staff oversight, and operational continuity, making backfill critical to sustaining patient safety and high-performing laboratory services.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in clinical laboratory services.

• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance procedures.

• Demonstrated fiscal management capabilities including effective expense reduction, utilization management, and budget control.

• Proven personnel management strength includes demonstrated ability to select, motivate, develop, teach, evaluate performance, discipline, and promote collaborative team efforts.

Preferred:

• Supervisory and/or managerial experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical lab science, medical technology or related science required.

• A valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, limited license in area of responsibility as required by scope of practice.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree preferred in natural science, clinical lab science, medical technology, education, business administration, public health administration, hospital administration, management, health care administration, compliance officer certification or a comparable level of education and experience.

Pay Scale Information

$146,182.40-$198,793.92

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.