Clinical Laboratory Director - Molecular Oncology

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) has an immediate opening for a Molecular Oncology Director at the Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology (CMBP) located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (Raleigh/Durham area). The Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology is a state-of --the-art facility providing testing in the areas of molecular genetics, genomics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, molecular oncology, flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. The molecular oncology laboratory is a high throughput facility that provides clinical testing for healthcare providers and pharma/clinical trials. The directors oversee a diverse menu of tests and use a broad array of technologies, including next generation sequencing.

The Molecular Oncology Director will play a critical function in multiple aspects of clinical molecular testing, including assay development, validation, test optimization, quality control, troubleshooting, and clinical case sign out.

Application Window Closes: 08/29/2025

**Pay Range: $175,000 - $ 197,000.00 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.

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will generally be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with periodic weekend coverage but is subject to change based on business needs.

Work Location: Remote

Will support periodic visits to: 1904 TW Alexander, Durham, NC 27703

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Responsibilities

• Sign out laboratory test results for tests performed in Molecular Oncology.
• Participate in oversight for quality control and quality assurance for existing and new tests, including proficiency testing.
• Maintain familiarity with company SOPs, practices, and applicable professional, federal, state, and local regulations, and assure that the laboratory is in compliance.
• Design, optimize, troubleshoot molecular assays in collaboration with R&D.
• Maintain strong working relationships with R&D.
• Analyze data for presentation or publication as needed
• Review scientific literature and attend scientific meetings Required Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD
• ABMG board certified in Molecular Genetics or have active candidate status.
• ABP board certification or eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology for MD applicants
• Certificate of Qualification or eligibility for NYS for Oncology- Molecular and cellular tumor markers
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for molecular diagnostic laboratory developed tests
• Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing and laboratory automation/liquid handling solutions is desirable.
• Strong background in experimental design, assay optimization, data analysis.
• Experience working in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment