A Clinical Laboratory Manager manages laboratory research and procedures for numerous fields such as health, industry, or other natural sciences. Commonly oversees R&D, diagnostic or treatment to allow patients to receive better health outcomes. Responsible for regulatory, health and safety operations during laboratory activities.
Founded in 1978, Micro Quality Calibration (MQC) is one of the largest privately owned metrology labs on the West Coast, serving aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and other precision-driven industries. Operating from a new 22,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, MQC is trusted by thousands of companies nationwide. Calibration is performed to NIST-traceable standards, with A2LA accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and
ANSI/NCSL. MQC
is known for quality, accuracy, responsiveness, and a 5-business-day turnaround.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Calibration Lab Manager to lead the technical and day-to-day operations of our calibration laboratory. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on calibration experience combined with proven management and technical leadership skills. The successful candidate will oversee calibration workflow, technicians, technical procedures, quality systems, equipment, and laboratory performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong knowledge of calibration and the ability to communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, customers, auditors, and senior management.
Responsibilities:
Calibration & Technical Operations Oversee daily calibration workflow, staffing, productivity, capacity, and turnaround while ensuring accurate and timely customer work. Provide technical guidance on calibration procedures, instrumentation, measurement systems, standards, traceability, uncertainty, calibration intervals, and out-of-tolerance conditions across multiple disciplines. Quality & Compliance Maintain technical compliance with
ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, NIST
traceability, ANSI/NCSL, and MQC quality procedures; ensure accurate calibration records, certificates, and technical documentation. Support internal, A2LA, and customer audits, including technical findings, nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Technical Leadership Lead, train, develop, and hold calibration technicians accountable while assigning work based on qualifications, workload, and customer requirements. Identify training and cross-training needs and ensure technicians are properly qualified for assigned calibration activities. Equipment, Facility & Improvement Oversee calibration standards, equipment, environmental conditions, laboratory facilities, and maintenance requirements. Identify and implement improvements to calibration processes, efficiency, quality, turnaround, and laboratory performance.
Requirements and Skills:
Must have 7-10 years of bench calibration/metrology experience. Proven management experience leading calibration laboratory or technical operations. Strong knowledge of calibration processes, instrumentation, measurement systems, metrology principles, and multiple disciplines including electrical, dimensional, mechanical, temperature, pressure, RF, and/or physical. Working knowledge of
ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, NIST
traceability, ANSI/NCSL, audits, measurement uncertainty, and out-of-tolerance conditions preferred. Military
PMEL/TMDE/DOD
calibration experience preferred. Proven leadership, communication, organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Experience with calibration management software, ERP/LIMS, and Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and turnaround requirements. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for potential onsite customer visits. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
Referral bonuses, birthday perks, team appreciation
Workplace Culture:
Daily coffee, Friday donuts, monthly lunches, holiday events, team outings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer MQC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Pay:
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Calibration management: 7 years (Required) Bench calibration: 7 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Chatsworth, CA 91311: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
