Manager, Clinical Laboratory - Microbiology

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

We are seeking a licensed clinical laboratory professional to serve as Manager of the Clinical Laboratory, with full responsibility for the Microbiology Laboratory. This is a key leadership role for a technical expert skilled in operational, administrative, and fiscal management within a complex clinical laboratory environment.  The Manager will lead all aspects of the Microbiology Laboratory’s daily operations, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and performance. This role partners with the Department Director and the Medical Director of Microbiology to implement strategic initiatives aligned with department goals and the overall COH enterprise vision.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Direct the day-to-day technical and operational activities of the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and professional development of microbiology laboratory personnel.
• Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal planning specific to microbiology services.
• Ensure the laboratory meets all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CAP, CLIA, the State of California, and The Joint Commission.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in microbiology testing and processes.