Laboratory Director

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Laboratory Director to lead our cutting-edge research and clinical laboratory operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all laboratory activities, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. Your leadership will drive innovation, streamline laboratory procedures, and foster a collaborative environment that promotes scientific excellence. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in laboratory management, advanced technical expertise in immunoassays, molecular techniques, and clinical trial support, along with a passion for advancing medical research and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all laboratory operations, including specimen collection, processing, and analysis.
• Manage laboratory staff, including supervising technicians and scientists, to ensure optimal performance and professional development.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), CAP (College of American Pathologists), and other relevant accreditation bodies.
• Develop and enforce quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) protocols to uphold the integrity of all assays—including ELISA, PCR, flow cytometry, immunoassays, DNA/RNA extraction, and blood sampling procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical teams on specimen collection techniques like venipuncture and phlebotomy, ensuring proper handling to maintain sample integrity.
• Lead efforts in assay development for clinical trials and research projects while managing schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee data management activities related to laboratory testing results, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality using document management systems.
• Maintain thorough documentation of laboratory procedures, compliance records, and training activities for audit readiness.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through staff training in aseptic techniques, physiology knowledge, anatomy understanding, and laboratory best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a clinical or research laboratory environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with laboratory techniques such as ELISA, PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, flow cytometry, immunoassays, blood sampling, venipuncture, and specimen processing.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology concepts, anatomy principles related to blood sampling and vital signs measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage laboratory information systems (LIMS) and document management systems effectively.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), QA/QC procedures, compliance standards (CLIA/CAP), and regulatory requirements governing clinical laboratories.
• Excellent analysis skills with attention to detail for data collection and interpretation in clinical trials or research settings.
• Effective leadership qualities with experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments such as hospitals or research institutions.
• Knowledge of hospital workflows related to specimen collection/processing and clinical procedures like phlebotomy or blood sampling.
• Strong organizational skills for schedule management and document control; ability to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Join us as our Laboratory Director to lead innovative scientific endeavors that make a meaningful impact on healthcare! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise can thrive while advancing the frontiers of medical science through dedicated leadership and exceptional technical proficiency.

Pay: $59,160.49 - $71,247.04 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job