Lab Director - Genetics/Genomics & Flow Cytometry

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Director leads and manages multi-facility functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of assigned areas, with responsibility for direct management or technical oversight across multiple system sites. The role serves as a liaison among system directors, managers, technical specialists, pathologists, and other management personnel. The director will lead and grow the Genetics/Genomics and Flow Cytometry programs, partnering with clinicians, pathologists, and organizational leaders to drive innovation, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and advance patient care.

The position establishes department goals aligned with company objectives, leads staff and personnel activities, develops operational and financial plans, and ensures quality and customer service standards. It also supports performance management, innovation, change management, teamwork, and system laboratory planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Four years of leadership experience with direct reports and management-level responsibility.
• Must qualify as a General or Technical Supervisor as defined under CLIA ’88.
• Strong technical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent employee relations and communication skills.
• Analytical and strategic skills, with the ability to balance and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop department work goals and objectives aligned with company goals, and provide leadership, feedback, and motivation to help staff achieve them.
• Direct personnel actions, including recruiting, new-hire actions, interviewing and selection, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations.
• Prepare financial goals and operational performance standards with staff input, and develop action plans aligned with company strategy, goals, and budget.
• Ensure quality standards and customer service expectations are met across technical and operational areas of responsibility.
• Conduct timely and accurate management analyses and develop and report key indicators across departments.
• Promote a positive work environment through performance management, creative and innovative solutions, change management, teamwork, and Six Sigma/Lean processes.
• Collaborate with medical directors, pathologists, and business partners.
• Participate in or lead task forces and councils to plan, implement, and coordinate organizational programs and activities.
• Participate in system laboratory planning activities.

Benefits

• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• May be eligible for Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of the Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director