Overview In this role you lead a CLIA- and CAP-accredited lab delivering clinical-trial testing services. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality oversight, and efficient operations while developing staff and supporting business development. You'll present capabilities to customers and collaborate with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced setting. You drive continuous improvement and maintain rigorous QA in a mission-driven, precision-medicine environment.
Compensation / Benefits- bonus eligibility
- stock options
- competitive pay
- comprehensive benefits
- annual salary range $160,500-$250,781/yr
- vacation and leave policies (as part of benefits)
Responsibilities- Oversee daily laboratory operations, staffing, and resource planning to ensure timely service delivery
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, NYSDOH and related regulations; manage licenses and inspections readiness
- Develop and maintain quality management systems, SOPs, QC programs, proficiency testing, and corrective actions
- Supervise and develop laboratory staff; conduct performance reviews and ensure competency before testing
- Support business development by presenting clinical-trial services capabilities to customers
Key requirements- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent with 4+ years in a high-complexity testing lab with a doctoral-level Laboratory Director
- Alternative: Master's in a life sciences field with 4+ years in high-complexity clinical lab with director
- PhD in life sciences with 2+ years in high-complexity lab with director
- Current California CLS generalist license
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Experience in clinical-trial testing, immunohistochemistry, histology, and anatomic pathology
- Hands-on willingness to perform laboratory tasks
- Knowledge of SOP development, document writing, and validation of LDTs for companion diagnostics
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- independent judgment and initiative
- leadership and mentoring
- CLIA and CAP regulatory knowledge
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control in clinical labs
- SOP development and maintenance
