Laboratory Manager

Ridgecrest Regional Hosptital•Ridgecrest, CA

30d•$54 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Laboratory Manager excited to lead a vital acute-care hospital lab. In this role, you'll oversee daily operations, manage a dedicated team, and ensure high-quality lab services around the clock. You'll have the opportunity to lead regulatory compliance efforts, manage fiscal planning, troubleshoot complex instruments, and maintain an inclusive lab culture built on collaboration and care. The ideal candidate will be a working generalist with deep experience in chemistry, blood bank, hematology, and coagulation, with familiarity in microbiology and molecular diagnostics. This is a hands-on leadership position with the opportunity to mentor, problem-solve, and build a lab culture that supports patients from newborns to long-term care residents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in laboratory medicine or related science
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
BLS certification required
Minimum six (6) years of experience in a licensed clinical lab
Minimum two (2) years of hospital supervisory experience
Strong leadership and people management skills
Proficient generalist with exposure to:
Chemistry (Roche COBAS 501/601 preferred)
Blood Bank (Ortho Vision using gel cards)
Coagulation (Stago)
Hematology (Beckman-Coulter DXH9000)
Microbiology and molecular methods (operational understanding)
At least 8 years as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
4-5 years of lab management experience
California-based training with year-long CLS internship

Responsibilities

Manage hospital-based laboratory operations and workflow (24/7 coverage)
Oversee staff across multiple departments (chemistry, blood bank, hematology, coagulation)
Ensure compliance with CAP/COLA and state regulations
Fill in on the bench as needed and troubleshoot instrumentation