Laboratory Director

The Lab Director will be responsible for providing overall direction for laboratory operations and administration within the Tampa Regional Laboratory in order to service clients and patients in accordance with contractual obligations, industry standards of scientific integrity and regulatory requirements. You will provide oversight to an employee mix of up to 350 technical and operational team members including supervisors and managers. The person will ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and also be responsible for training, staffing to metrics, TAT, and facilities. In addition, you will also work closely with supply chain partners to support business objectives.

The successful incumbent must be able to function with autonomy, while reporting directly to the VP of Operations. The Lab Director will be accountable for achieving laboratory performance metrics and driving leadership, team member development. The ideal candidate must be able to influence supply chain partners to achieve technical and operational goals and drive for results.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the laboratory structure and organization to ensure uninterrupted lab operations, scientific integrity of laboratory activities and validity of test results
• Direct the implementation of standardized procedures for the laboratory including internal and external quality control and validation/implementation of new equipment and methods
• Support business development and strategic planning of new analytical technologies for clinical trials testing and analytical services
• Participate in external customer negotiations with respect to scientific and/or laboratory requests, as needed, and assures to provide internal customer support regarding medical/scientific and lab technical issues
• Organize to prepare, review and/or approves SOPs from the various laboratory departments
• Enforce and assure that prompt corrective action is taken in respect to laboratory audit findings or deficiencies noted with regards to implemented quality programs
• Serve as a laboratory departmental liaison during government inspections and/or client audits
• Prepare and implement scientific presentations for Customers when appropriate
• Provide and/or supervise training in all laboratory areas, ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Responsible for the hiring, training and development of laboratory and specimen management staff
• Keep the VP of Operations abreast and current of all relevant issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related life science
• Minimum 6 years of clinical laboratory experience within a supervisory or management role
• Florida Licensed Supervisor in all areas (or eligible) preferred
• ASCP, AMT, or any other relevant laboratory certifications are a plus
• 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