Assistant Clinical Laboratory Manager

Job Description:

Assistant Clinical Laboratory Manager

Description

The Position

Why Join Contra Costa Health Services?

The Contra Costa Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the one (1) vacant position of Assistant Clinical Laboratory Manager assigned to the Clinical Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA.

The CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as an Assistant Clinical Laboratory Manager at CCRMC is for you.

We are looking for someone who can organize and coordinate daily work schedules. You will also be overseeing laboratory procedures. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organized. Able to plan staff assignments, schedules, and patient appointments
• Responsible. Manages and assigns the work of clinical laboratory facilities
• Knowledgeable. Possesses knowledge of clinical, anatomical, and pathological terminology
• Communicative. Effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing to staff

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Creating and implementing a Quality Assurance Program
• Assisting with developing testing protocols and policies
• Keeping accurate records and reports
• Interviewing and selecting laboratory personnel
• Assisting the Laboratory Manager in staffing needs

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionals
• You will be developing goals and objectives of the department
• You will be working in a lab environment

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish
• You will be managing a busy department
• You will be planning the schedule of many staff members

Competencies Required:

• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Leading the Organizational Culture: Driving the organization’s culture through establishing and enforcing norms and/or behaviors in addition to processes
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Health.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory or lead direction responsibilities.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at [email protected] . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$149,386.63 - $181,580.35 Annually