Lab Director

Labcorp • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 2 years or more of experience in a high volume, large hospital environment
• 5 years or more of Technical Lab experience

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees