Assistant Director of Laboratories, DOH

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Chester County, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Laboratories supports the Bureau of Laboratories by assisting in the management of scientific, regulatory, and administrative functions that guide the State Public Health Laboratory. The position requires leadership, technical understanding, and coordination across multiple divisions, and supports public health initiatives through effective laboratory operations.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a regular schedule of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available from an approved location in Pennsylvania, provided the employee has a securely configured high-speed internet connection. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Exton. Telework arrangements may change.

The successful candidate must meet federal CLIA Laboratory Director qualifications within eighteen months of hire and applicable Pennsylvania director qualifications at hire and within eighteen months of hire, as specified in the posting. A background investigation is required. The Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Requirements

• Meet the qualifications under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) for Laboratory Director (§493.1443) within eighteen months of hire.
• Meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code §5.21.88 subsection (a) and the Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Act at the time of hire.
• Meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code §5.21.88 subsection (b) within eighteen months of hire.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct work in laboratory improvement, operations, and quality assurance activities.
• Manage facility functions, fiscal processes, procurement tasks, and staff-related operations.
• Ensure laboratory practices align with scientific standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in shaping policies, procedures, and recommendations for laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with state bureaus, federal partners, and external laboratories on public health matters.
• Maintain scientific knowledge and advise leadership on regulatory, laboratory, and inspection issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed