Clinical Laboratory Director - Molecular Oncology

Labcorp•USA - NC - Research Triangle - 1904 Alexander Drive, NC

11d•$180,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp Molecular Oncology has a new opportunity for a Molecular Oncology Director to serve in a hybrid role.

Requirements

PhD or MD
ABMGG (or equivalent) certification or eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Molecular Genetic Pathology from American Board of Pathology.
Excellent technical and communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for molecular diagnostic laboratory developed tests
Strong background in experimental design, assay optimization, data analysis.
Experience working in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing dMLPA, capillary electrophoresis, fragment analysis, laboratory automation/liquid handling solutions is desirable.
5 years of relevant clinical lab experience at the director level
Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment
Substantial prior experience across a broad range of testing modalities and sample types (e.g., somatic mutational testing, blood, bone marrow, FFPE)
Scholarly molecular oncology accomplishments with diagnostics expertise.

Responsibilities

Sign out laboratory test results for tests performed in Molecular Oncology.
Participate in oversight for quality control and quality assurance for existing and new tests, including proficiency testing.
Maintain familiarity with company SOPs, practices, and applicable professional, federal, state, and local regulations, and assure that the laboratory is in compliance.
Design, optimize, troubleshoot molecular assays in collaboration with R&D.
Maintain strong working relationships with client services and commercial teams.
Analyze data for presentation or publication as needed
Review scientific literature and attend scientific meetings