We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager for a permanent, full-time opportunity in Saint Helena, California, located in the heart of beautiful Napa Valley.
This day-shift leadership position offers competitive compensation of up to $198,577 annually and the opportunity to oversee clinical and anatomic laboratory services in a hospital-based environment.
The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable laboratory professional with strong operational leadership skills, expertise in regulatory compliance, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of diagnostic testing and patient care.
Position Highlights
- Permanent, full-time leadership opportunity
- Day shift, 8-hour shifts
- Annual salary up to $198,577, depending on experience and qualifications
- Oversee clinical and anatomic laboratory operations
- Lead laboratory personnel, staffing, and departmental performance
- Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning
- Support laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance
- Direct quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Oversee testing methodologies and instrumentation selection
- Comprehensive benefits available for eligible employees
- Opportunity to live and work in California's renowned Napa Valley region
Responsibilities
- Direct daily clinical and anatomic laboratory operations in collaboration with laboratory leadership and medical directors
- Supervise, train, and support laboratory personnel while maintaining efficient departmental workflow
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and employee development
- Develop and maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Manage departmental budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation
- Support financial oversight, including billing, auditing, and compliance with applicable reimbursement procedures
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and accreditation requirements
- Develop and monitor quality assurance, quality control, and performance improvement programs
- Oversee laboratory testing procedures, methodologies, equipment selection, and instrumentation
- Monitor testing accuracy, documentation, and reporting standards
- Collaborate with physicians, pathologists, laboratory directors, and other healthcare professionals
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, service quality, and patient care outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technology, or an equivalent qualifying background required
- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required
- Master's degree preferred
- Five or more years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
- At least one year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- ASCP or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) certification preferred
- Strong understanding of clinical laboratory operations, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with laboratory quality assurance, personnel supervision, and financial management
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain high standards of laboratory performance
Life in Saint Helena, California
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Saint Helena offers a distinctive Northern California lifestyle surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills, and scenic mountain landscapes.
The community is known for its charming downtown, renowned restaurants, boutique shops, local markets, and beautiful countryside. Residents can enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring nearby parks while taking advantage of the region's pleasant Mediterranean-style climate.
Saint Helena also provides convenient access to neighboring Napa Valley communities, Sonoma County, and weekend destinations throughout Northern California, including the Pacific coast and San Francisco Bay Area.
For experienced laboratory professionals seeking career advancement in a beautiful setting, Saint Helena offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity, natural scenery, and small-town living.