Microbiology Lab Director
About The Position
A hospital-based clinical laboratory in Danville, PA is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Director to provide scientific, operational, and regulatory leadership for a high-complexity microbiology laboratory. This role is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, guiding test development and validation, and supporting clinical teams with microbiology expertise. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to quality and regulatory compliance, and experience managing microbiology testing in a clinical laboratory environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, or a related field
- 2–5 years of clinical microbiology laboratory experience in a high-complexity setting
- Strong knowledge of clinical microbiology methodologies and instrumentation
- Familiarity with regulatory standards including CLIA and CAP
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospital or health system laboratories preferred
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience is highly desirable
- ABMM (American Board of Medical Microbiology) or eligibility preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific direction for all microbiology laboratory operations
- Oversee daily laboratory activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency
- Support and mentor laboratory supervisors, technologists, and technical staff
- Collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical teams on laboratory strategy and patient care initiatives
- Ensure laboratory compliance with CLIA, CAP, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain and oversee quality management programs, including proficiency testing and quality assurance initiatives
- Review and approve validation and verification studies for new assays and instrumentation
- Participate in regulatory inspections and implement corrective actions when necessary
- Provide guidance for microbiology test development, validation, and implementation
- Evaluate new technologies, platforms, and workflows to enhance laboratory services
- Review and approve standard operating procedures and technical documentation
- Serve as a subject matter expert for microbiology testing and infectious disease diagnostics
- Partner with infectious disease physicians, pharmacy, and infection prevention teams
- Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and clinical decision-making
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
