Lab Operations Director

Job Responsibilities

• Direct operational activities of the Chemistry, Hematology, Immunoassay, Microbiology, and Infectious Molecular testing departments, including technical and non-technical operations
• Fiscal oversight of the departments, including labor, reagent, and capital expense
• Responsible for acquiring additional capital resources necessary to maintain service levels
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors, and have accountability for all staff within the departments
• Ensure the laboratory provides market leading service levels to meet the needs of our customers and patients, including meeting thresholds for key performance indicators
• Oversee the implementation of new methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control
• Support business development, participate in external customer relationships, and collaborate with internal customers to meet business objectives
• Prepare and provide presentations to external and internal customers
• Collaborate with the medical director, technical director, QA, laboratory managers, discipline directors, other laboratory directors, and corporate operations
• Oversee laboratory audits, with accountability to implement corrective, preventative, and effectiveness actions for findings and deficiencies
• Oversee training, talent development and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Keep the VP of Operations apprised of all relevant issues
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 6 years of or more of clinical diagnostics laboratory experience within a supervisory or management role
• 3 years or more of experience managing people leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification

Additional Job Standards

• Prior experience in a high volume, clinical laboratory environment
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Previous experience working in an autonomous environment with a high degree of accountability
• Strong presentation and communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

Additional information

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Pay Range

$150,000 – $180,000 annually

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please