Agilent Technologies · 1 day ago
CLIA Laboratory Manager - Anatomic Pathology
Carpinteria, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $251K/yr
4+ years expAgilent Technologies is dedicated to improving the human condition through precision medicine, collaborating closely with biopharma companies. The CLIA Lab Manager will oversee operations of a CLIA and CAP accredited laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing personnel and quality assurance programs to deliver accurate analytical results.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations, including workflow, staffing schedules, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of service to our customers
Ensure full compliance with all federal and state (CLIA-CDPH-LFS) regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, NYSDOH)
Maintain current laboratory licenses and certifications, collaborate with Quality Assurance support for handling renewals and changes as needed
Prepare the laboratory for inspections and audits by regulatory bodies
Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Oversee quality control programs, proficiency testing & performance, and implement corrective actions when deviations occur
Analyze test result data, prepare performance reports, and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
Supervise, hire, train, and mentor laboratory staff (Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Lab Assistants, Histotechnologists, etc.)
Conduct annual performance and competency evaluations, ensuring all personnel are appropriately trained and documented before testing Clinical-Trial specimens
Foster a collaborative and safe work environment, enforcing all safety protocols and addressing potential hazards immediately
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, clinical/medical laboratory science, biological science, related life science field, or equivalent from an accredited institution AND 4+ years working in a high complexity testing laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director
OR Master's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science AND 4+ years working in a high complexity testing clinical laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director
OR PhD degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science AND 2+ years working in a high complexity testing clinical laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director
Possess a current California laboratory technologist license (CLS generalist)
3+ years of people leadership experience with accountability for clinical laboratory direct reports
High complexity clinical laboratory experience, with knowledge of anatomic pathology, histological techniques, and Immunohistochemistry
Experience in clinical document writing for laboratory SOP's and validations
Clinical-Trial testing and reporting experience
Willing to be hands on
Preferred
Basic understanding of companion diagnostics and drug development
Practical experience with anatomic pathology and immunohistochemistry
Validation of LDT's for companion diagnostics testing for Clinical-Trials
Experience with other diagnostic modalities such as in situ hybridization and flow cytometry
HTL/HT (ASCP) Certification
Knowledge or experience with lab automation, including implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
Company
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies addresses the scientific and laboratory management needs of analytical scientists and clinical researchers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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