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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Job Standards

• 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

At Labcorp we have a passion in 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!

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 click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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