Analytical Lab Director

Quicksilver Scientific•Louisville, CO

3d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quicksilver Scientific is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Analytical Lab Director to lead laboratory operations in Louisville, Colorado. The role oversees day-to-day laboratory workflow, staffing, analytical testing, method development, compliance, accreditation, instrumentation, and collaboration with manufacturing, R&D, HR, third-party laboratories, the laboratory director, and the founder. The director leads and develops analytical laboratory staff, manages hiring and performance processes, maintains laboratory policies and SOPs, and ensures staffing and schedules meet production needs. The role also develops and performs testing methods for biological samples and company products, supports in-house potency and clinical testing, and ensures laboratory activities meet applicable regulatory and safety requirements, including CLIA and accreditation requirements. The position offers a base salary of $150,000–$160,000 per year, plus annual performance-based bonuses. Quicksilver Scientific describes its mission as transforming health through science and innovation and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant analytical chemistry management and leadership experience.
Ph.D. in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
Board certification by an approved certifying body, such as ABB, ABCC, ABMM, or ABMGG.
Meet CLIA requirements for a laboratory director in a high-complexity laboratory.
Knowledge of laboratory apparatus and equipment, including the ability to help troubleshoot technical problems.
Proficiency with HPLC-DAD, HPLC-RID, GC-MS, LC-MS-MS, ICP-MS, and MTT instrumentation.
Knowledge of laboratory methods, materials, and techniques.
Exceptional communication skills, including cross-functional team leadership and collaboration.
Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions on complex issues, often in a cross-functional team setting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local standards, regulations, guidelines, and requirements affecting clinical reference laboratory operations.
Proficiency with MS Office and laboratory data systems.
Basic laboratory and wet-chemistry skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nutritional or pharmaceutical industries.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure the smooth flow of samples and testing.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development for analytical laboratory staff.
Manage PTO approvals, progressive discipline, coaching, and performance reviews.
Work with HR on recruitment, interviewing, and training new hires.
Develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures to improve laboratory efficiency and compliance.
Ensure laboratory staffing and schedules meet production needs; coordinate testing responsibilities and adjust schedules as workflow and business needs permit.
Support staff in resolving analytical challenges and troubleshooting technical issues.
Conduct in-house method development, including methods and analysis for biological samples involving plasma and whole-blood uptake of new QS products.
Develop and maintain SOPs.
Prepare management reviews and summaries, risk assessments, deficiency reports, and non-conformance reports.
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and safety requirements, and stay current with applicable requirements such as CLIA and FDA standards.
Obtain and maintain accreditation from accrediting bodies, including CLIA and A2LA.
Perform in-house potency analysis of QS products, coordinate testing needs with manufacturing, and consult with third-party testing laboratories.
Expand in-house analytical testing for supplements and in-house clinical testing.
Train staff on in-house potency testing methods and finalize potency reports.
Run tests as needed to support R&D and manufacturing problem-solving.
Curate and purchase analytical instruments; maintain instrumentation, perform repairs, and coordinate third-party repairs as needed.
Coordinate with and inform the laboratory director and founder about laboratory progress, issues, and needs.