Lab Director

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Director to join our team in Houston, TX.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and execution of the laboratory structure and organization
• Maintained continuous lab operations with integrity and validity for all laboratory activities
• Oversee the personnel, service levels, budget, quality measures for the laboratory operation
• Responsible for the hiring and development of the laboratory leadership team
• Participate in succession planning as well as development and promotion plans
• Focus on strengthening individuals and their capabilities to build a leadership pipeline
• Maintain quality accuracy and ensure all quality monitors meet laboratory objectives
• Ensure that prompt corrective action is taken for all lab audit findings or deficiencies noted
• Serve as a laboratory departmental liaison during regulatory inspections and/or client audits
• Consistent communication with Senior Leadership to ensure they are aware of relevant matters
• Responsible for maintaining suitable staffing levels throughout the lab and satellite locations
• Ensure that the laboratory passes all audits and maintains appropriate regulatory status
• Enforce applicable policies and procedures throughout the entire laboratory operation

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years or more of clinical laboratory experience within a management role

• Prior experience in a high volume, large hospital environment
• Technical Lab experience

• Familiar with new laboratory instrumentation and equipment automation
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain operations and expense control
• Ability to communicate with a heavy customer focus when working with client leadership
• 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
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills