Description
The County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services (DHS)—the nation’s second largest municipal health system—seeks a Section Director of Clinical Microbiology for Harbor–UCLA Medical Center. DHS serves over 500,000 patients annually across a network of hospitals and health centers, supported by more than 23,000 employees and a mission centered on delivering equitable, high-quality care. HUMC is academically affiliated with UCLA and offers a dynamic environment for clinical care, teaching, and collaboration.
The Section Director of Microbiology provides clinical and administrative leadership for the microbiology laboratory. Responsibilities include guiding test utilization and development, ensuring appropriate resources and capabilities for testing, and overseeing equipment, supplies, and laboratory operations. The role also ensures the accuracy and reliability of test results through robust quality control programs, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous performance monitoring. The Director interprets laboratory data, prepares reports, and supports optimal patient care through expert consultation.
This position also plays a key role in education, collaboration, and infection prevention. The Director works closely with physicians and healthcare teams to enhance understanding of microbiology services, supports antimicrobial stewardship efforts, and contributes to infection control initiatives. Active participation in hospital committees—including Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship, and Infectious Disease—is expected to help shape best practices and improve patient outcomes across the health system.
Requirements
A Doctor of Philosophy Degree* or Doctoral degree* in medical microbiology or a closely related field is required. It must be from an accredited college or university.
At least one year experience in a clinical microbiology lab, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating technical operations.
Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health
