Laboratory Director

US Fertility•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility , the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine. Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients , the lives we help bring into the world , and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization . We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine. Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Ovation Fertility —we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started. Opportunity Overview We have an immediate opening for an Laboratory Director to join our team at Ovation Fertility in Austin, Texas. Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and will be included in alarm monitoring and weekend call rotation This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day. How You’ll Contribute At US Fertility, collaboration is fundamental to how we work. There is undeniable strength in numbers—and support is always within reach. Whether collaborating with more than 200 highly respected physicians nationwide or partnering with colleagues who are passionate about solving meaningful problems, you’ll be surrounded by a team committed to shared success. In this role, the Laboratory Director will: Keep staff informed with clear, honest and constructive communication Celebrate successes and progress Support a culture of growth and inquiry Lead by example by constructively responding to challenges and finding solutions Set high standards for the application of the science Improve scientific results that lead to improved outcomes Improve the rigor in the organization’s science, research, analysis and methodology Contribute to the development of Ovation’s KPIs and other performance metrics Support professional development and other forms of employee satisfaction Collaborate on strategic initiatives which increase the effectiveness of ART science Engage in scientific collaboration across all laboratory locations and projects, sharing information, best practices and methods, and increasing innovative thinking and practical solutions Work collaboratively with physician group partners, using laboratory data to improve decision making and treatment plans Seek continuous Improvement of Service and Quality by planning and leading the labs quality improvement efforts Develop external relationships and strategic partnerships by building and maintaining effective linkages, relationships, and feedback and communication loops between scientists or project teams involved in the conduct of science and external scientific or academic bodies Demonstrate teamwork in all meetings through shared problem solving, use of effective communication, and consultative decision-making Ensure the employment of qualified laboratory personnel, evaluation of job performance of such personnel, and oversight of their training Work with team leaders (Supervisors/Managers) to ensure staffing and resource plans are effective and efficient Hold all teammates accountable when errors occur Follow and actively uphold the organization’s policies for compliance and risk management Display a positive viewpoint; see the good in situations and how they can make things better Demonstrate successful financial management, expense control, and engage in and support positive revenue growth of the lab Engage annually in the budgeting process; take accountability for her/his lab budget Be competent in all laboratory procedures, and have the ability to perform bench work when necessary Work on-site regularly, unless otherwise approved by immediate supervisor Actively manage the performance of all lab teammates Espouse and deliver on the organization’s leadership values, mission and vision Adhere to governing agency requirements and standards Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution
7+ years of previous experience in the field
Current licensure or certification as a Laboratory Director issued by the state in which the laboratory is located, as required
Consider High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) certification
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and facilitate good working relationships with staff at all levels of organization
Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully while avoiding being negative, complaining, or gossiping
Demonstrated ability exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently, under pressure, and within deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Computer literacy including Office 356, EMR, Email management, cyber security awareness, etc.
Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
Able to deliver on multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, the American Board of Bioanalysis , or the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology preferred

Responsibilities

Keep staff informed with clear, honest and constructive communication
Celebrate successes and progress
Support a culture of growth and inquiry
Lead by example by constructively responding to challenges and finding solutions
Set high standards for the application of the science
Improve scientific results that lead to improved outcomes
Improve the rigor in the organization’s science, research, analysis and methodology
Contribute to the development of Ovation’s KPIs and other performance metrics
Support professional development and other forms of employee satisfaction
Collaborate on strategic initiatives which increase the effectiveness of ART science
Engage in scientific collaboration across all laboratory locations and projects, sharing information, best practices and methods, and increasing innovative thinking and practical solutions
Work collaboratively with physician group partners, using laboratory data to improve decision making and treatment plans
Seek continuous Improvement of Service and Quality by planning and leading the labs quality improvement efforts
Develop external relationships and strategic partnerships by building and maintaining effective linkages, relationships, and feedback and communication loops between scientists or project teams involved in the conduct of science and external scientific or academic bodies
Demonstrate teamwork in all meetings through shared problem solving, use of effective communication, and consultative decision-making
Ensure the employment of qualified laboratory personnel, evaluation of job performance of such personnel, and oversight of their training
Work with team leaders (Supervisors/Managers) to ensure staffing and resource plans are effective and efficient
Hold all teammates accountable when errors occur
Follow and actively uphold the organization’s policies for compliance and risk management
Display a positive viewpoint; see the good in situations and how they can make things better
Demonstrate successful financial management, expense control, and engage in and support positive revenue growth of the lab
Engage annually in the budgeting process; take accountability for her/his lab budget
Be competent in all laboratory procedures, and have the ability to perform bench work when necessary
Work on-site regularly, unless otherwise approved by immediate supervisor
Actively manage the performance of all lab teammates
Espouse and deliver on the organization’s leadership values, mission and vision
Adhere to governing agency requirements and standards
Perform other duties and projects as assigned