Laboratory Director

Lighthouse Lab Services is representing a biotechnology laboratory that is building an innovative next-generation sequencing and analysis platform. They are seeking an operational laboratory director with a strong background in molecular and genetic testing to help drive growth within their company. The hired individual may reside in multiple locations on the East Coast; relocation assistance is available for those who are not already local to these areas.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and administration of a high-complexity Laboratory, including financial performance and provision of timely, reliable, and clinically relevant test results in compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation requirements (CAP, CLIA, State and Federal Laws)
• Participates in all relevant managerial decisions and guides the operations of the laboratory ranging from the selection of staff, choice of methods, purchase of equipment, quality assurance, quality control, compliance, safety, etc.
• Ensures all QC and SOPs are routinely evaluated, developed, and are up-to-date
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team

Education and Certification Requirements:

The qualified candidate will possess a doctoral degree (PhD/MD) and one of the HHS-approved board certifications to qualify as a CLIA high-complexity laboratory director.

Preference will be given to those with molecular board certifications (i.e. ABMGG, ABMM). The ideal candidate will have vast experience and knowledge of NGS, manual variant interpretation, and New York Certificate of Qualifications (NYCQ) in the categories of Oncology Molecular and Cellular Tumor Markers, Genetic Testing, and/or Cytogenetics.

Salary:

• $200,000-$260,000 – base salary
• Equity
• Full benefits include - Health, Dental, 401k, and more
• Relocation assistance available

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has almost 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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