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Lab Manager

Southwest Healthcare
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

The Manager of Laboratory supervises the day-to-day operations of the Lab and a team of CLS and Lab Assistants. He/she is directly responsible for ensuring the team’s adherence to protocols, appropriate management and distribution of workload, ensuring compliance with institutional, industry and federal requirements. The positions is responsible for supervising, administering, and achieving operational goals and objectives for implementation within his/her specific team.


  • Has an understanding of the underlying scientific principle, as well as of the technical and procedural aspects of laboratory testing.
  • Must have a general comprehension of the physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and genetic factors that affect health and disease in relation with laboratory testing.
  • Must have an understanding of management, financial, human resource, and regulatory standards (TJC, DHS, CLIA 88) as it relates to the laboratory.


Qualifications


EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required.
  • Master's degree in related field preferred.
  • Three (3) years of clinical experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) required.
  • Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in a Laboratory required, acute care experience preferred.


CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

  • Follows the State of California, DHS, Laboratory Field Services requirements of education for licensure of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).


BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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