Clinical Laboratory Manager

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Job Description

The Laboratory Manager plays a critical role in ensuring ongoing compliance with CLIA and COLA requirements. This position is responsible for providing operational and regulatory oversight across all laboratory sites, maintaining and producing required CLIA/COLA documentation, and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations. The Laboratory Manager will also assist with running and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation to support daily testing workflows and maintain high-quality performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for all laboratories in accordance with CLIA and COLA standards.
• Produce required documentation, including Monthly QC reports, Weekly and Monthly instrument maintenance logs, API proficiency testing records, calibration and linearity reports, corrective action plans, and technician competency documentation.
• Participate in CLIA and COLA inspections as the designated representative.
• Lead daily operations of the laboratory, operate instruments as needed, and assist in processing all submitted samples.
• Support efforts to minimize turnaround time with an emphasis on same-day results for applicable tests.
• Develop and execute Validation Studies for new assays to ensure readiness for patient testing.
• Utilize EP Evaluator for statistical analyses and formal reporting.
• Create new protocols and review existing laboratory policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide documentation and training for laboratory staff on proper equipment use.
• Maintain records of technician training and competency.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry changes and update protocols as needed.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in laboratory operations and CLIA/COLA regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in operation management and protocol compliance.
• Ability to efficiently process data and manage laboratory safety procedures.
• Medical, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory operations.
• Experience in cost reduction strategies and safety training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in staff development and medical laboratory settings.

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a laboratory setting, where maintaining a high standard of safety and protocol compliance is essential. The role requires close collaboration with the Laboratory Director and involves frequent interaction with laboratory staff for training and operational efficiency. Competitive pay is offered, and the company is family-owned.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

PTO, 401K, DENTAL, HEALTH, AND VISION

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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