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Lab Manager
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University of California, Santa Cruz .
UCSC Student Health Services is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations, guide a talented team, and ensure the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and service.
Job Summary Under general and clinical supervision of the Medical Director, the Lab Manager performs a wide variety of administrative, technical, supervisory, patient care, and clinical services in the UCSC Student Health Services Laboratory.
Appointment Information
Budgeted Salary: $130,000 – $145,000 annually
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule: Full‑time, Fixed; 40 hours per week; Mon‑Fri; Day shift
Job End Date: None
Job Duties 50% – Technical Consultation/Supervision and Laboratory Management
Provides daily on‑site supervision of all technical components of the laboratory.
Functions as the Technical Supervisor or Technical Consultant as required to maintain a CLIA‑certified lab.
Selects and institutes testing systems for each test.
Coordinates test results checking and verification according to laboratory policy.
Coordinates proficiency testing within the department and ensures corrective actions are taken when necessary.
Monitors test analysis and specimen collection to comply with laboratory quality control policies and procedures.
Creates and maintains quality control and assessment programs for both federal and state laboratory requirements.
Ensures documentation of remedial actions taken to correct deviations from established performance specifications of tests.
Responsible for performance management of laboratory staff in accordance with UCSC guidelines.
Oversees Ethics and regulatory compliance and communicates regularly with the medical director.
Provides technical consultation for the Point of Care (POC) testing program.
Ensures a safe environment to keep staff safe from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
Selects products and ensures supplies, reagents, and materials have not expired and are stocked at sufficient levels for continuous laboratory operations.
Keeps laboratory clean, orderly, and organized.
Provides daily, on‑site personnel supervision of staff, including scheduling, time off requests, management of timesheets, and overtime.
Conducts recruitments and community outreach to fill lab positions when vacant.
Monitors and encourages participation of staff technologists in continuing education activities.
Develops and maintains an open communication environment.
30% – Administrative Management
Manages laboratory within department budget, controls operating costs, and prepares budget material for the Medical Director.
Participates in long‑range strategic planning.
Maintains and controls laboratory equipment inventory.
Recommends research on new equipment and presents evaluative results for approval.
Evaluates workload, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing needs and adjusts as required.
Serves as liaison between Clinical Laboratory and other Student Health Services departments and staff.
Establishes and maintains policy and procedure manuals for laboratory operations.
Participates in committees and work groups and represents the laboratory departmental needs and concerns to SHS management.
Maintains department records.
20% – Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Performs all functions accurately in the clinical laboratory, including hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry, and molecular diagnostics.
Responsible for test determinations and reporting accurate test results in‑house.
Assists patients in a caring, respectful, and helpful manner and performs phlebotomy as needed.
Implements Laboratory Quality Assurance activities, including performing pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical assessments.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
Possession of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License in good standing.
Meet requirements to function as a CLIA Lab Technical Supervisor or Technical Consultant.
Significant experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Knowledge and technical management of the Laboratory Information System.
Strong leadership and demonstrated interpersonal skills sufficient to supervise a diverse team.
Excellent attention to detail and proven critical thinking skills.
Well‑developed decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competency in serving a diverse student population.
Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co‑workers, and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
4 years lab training or experience in high‑complexity microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.
Experience in a Student Health clinical environment.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
Phlebotomy skills to draw blood samples with minimum patient discomfort.
Analytical and budgetary skills sufficient to monitor financial activity of the department.
Special Conditions of Employment
Pre‑hire criminal history background check and credentialing check.
Employment misconduct disclosure process.
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License in good standing.
Current CPR Certificate within 90 days of hire.
TB test within 60 days of hire.
Complete HIPAA training within 30 days of hire.
Work all scheduled hours on‑site.
Work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored and wear proper safety attire.
Maintain appearance and conduct suitable for a professional setting.
Read signs and follow directions on labels written in English and understand material safety data sheets.
Comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers.
Complete training within established time frames as directed, including UC compliance training.
Comply with the University of California vaccine program.
Mandated Reporter duties under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).
Exercise discretion in managing sensitive information learned during employment.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
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Lab Manager
role at
University of California, Santa Cruz .
UCSC Student Health Services is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations, guide a talented team, and ensure the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and service.
Job Summary Under general and clinical supervision of the Medical Director, the Lab Manager performs a wide variety of administrative, technical, supervisory, patient care, and clinical services in the UCSC Student Health Services Laboratory.
Appointment Information
Budgeted Salary: $130,000 – $145,000 annually
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule: Full‑time, Fixed; 40 hours per week; Mon‑Fri; Day shift
Job End Date: None
Job Duties 50% – Technical Consultation/Supervision and Laboratory Management
Provides daily on‑site supervision of all technical components of the laboratory.
Functions as the Technical Supervisor or Technical Consultant as required to maintain a CLIA‑certified lab.
Selects and institutes testing systems for each test.
Coordinates test results checking and verification according to laboratory policy.
Coordinates proficiency testing within the department and ensures corrective actions are taken when necessary.
Monitors test analysis and specimen collection to comply with laboratory quality control policies and procedures.
Creates and maintains quality control and assessment programs for both federal and state laboratory requirements.
Ensures documentation of remedial actions taken to correct deviations from established performance specifications of tests.
Responsible for performance management of laboratory staff in accordance with UCSC guidelines.
Oversees Ethics and regulatory compliance and communicates regularly with the medical director.
Provides technical consultation for the Point of Care (POC) testing program.
Ensures a safe environment to keep staff safe from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
Selects products and ensures supplies, reagents, and materials have not expired and are stocked at sufficient levels for continuous laboratory operations.
Keeps laboratory clean, orderly, and organized.
Provides daily, on‑site personnel supervision of staff, including scheduling, time off requests, management of timesheets, and overtime.
Conducts recruitments and community outreach to fill lab positions when vacant.
Monitors and encourages participation of staff technologists in continuing education activities.
Develops and maintains an open communication environment.
30% – Administrative Management
Manages laboratory within department budget, controls operating costs, and prepares budget material for the Medical Director.
Participates in long‑range strategic planning.
Maintains and controls laboratory equipment inventory.
Recommends research on new equipment and presents evaluative results for approval.
Evaluates workload, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing needs and adjusts as required.
Serves as liaison between Clinical Laboratory and other Student Health Services departments and staff.
Establishes and maintains policy and procedure manuals for laboratory operations.
Participates in committees and work groups and represents the laboratory departmental needs and concerns to SHS management.
Maintains department records.
20% – Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Performs all functions accurately in the clinical laboratory, including hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry, and molecular diagnostics.
Responsible for test determinations and reporting accurate test results in‑house.
Assists patients in a caring, respectful, and helpful manner and performs phlebotomy as needed.
Implements Laboratory Quality Assurance activities, including performing pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical assessments.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
Possession of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License in good standing.
Meet requirements to function as a CLIA Lab Technical Supervisor or Technical Consultant.
Significant experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Knowledge and technical management of the Laboratory Information System.
Strong leadership and demonstrated interpersonal skills sufficient to supervise a diverse team.
Excellent attention to detail and proven critical thinking skills.
Well‑developed decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competency in serving a diverse student population.
Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co‑workers, and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
4 years lab training or experience in high‑complexity microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.
Experience in a Student Health clinical environment.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
Phlebotomy skills to draw blood samples with minimum patient discomfort.
Analytical and budgetary skills sufficient to monitor financial activity of the department.
Special Conditions of Employment
Pre‑hire criminal history background check and credentialing check.
Employment misconduct disclosure process.
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License in good standing.
Current CPR Certificate within 90 days of hire.
TB test within 60 days of hire.
Complete HIPAA training within 30 days of hire.
Work all scheduled hours on‑site.
Work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored and wear proper safety attire.
Maintain appearance and conduct suitable for a professional setting.
Read signs and follow directions on labels written in English and understand material safety data sheets.
Comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers.
Complete training within established time frames as directed, including UC compliance training.
Comply with the University of California vaccine program.
Mandated Reporter duties under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).
Exercise discretion in managing sensitive information learned during employment.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
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