Technical Director

Labcorp • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Director, Core Testing Laboratory provides scientific, operational, and regulatory leadership for the San Diego Core Testing Lab. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence across all testing platforms, compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and the continuous advancement of quality, efficiency, and innovation within a high‑volume laboratory environment. The Technical Director works in close partnership with laboratory operations leadership to align technical strategy with business goals, support assay validation and implementation, and ensure the lab remains inspection‑ready at all times. A key responsibility will be to engage with clients to discuss results, testing, and questions regarding testing performed inside and outside of laboratory.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, or equivalent) in Clinical Chemistry, Chemical Pathology, Biochemistry, or a related life science OR MD/DO with appropriate laboratory experience.
• Meets CLIA requirements to serve as a Technical Director for high‑complexity testing.
• 5 years or more of experience in a high‑complexity clinical laboratory environment, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• California Clinical Chemist license
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

• Board certification (e.g., ABCC, ABP, equivalent)
• Experience in a high‑volume core laboratory with advanced automation.
• Prior involvement in test menu expansion, platform conversions, or large‑scale validations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations and commercial teams to drive performance improvement.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, operationally complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (CLIA, CAP, state regulations).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CLIA‑designated Technical Director for assigned testing areas, in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise across core laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation, and automation.
• Oversee test method validation, verification, and troubleshooting for new and existing assays.
• Ensure appropriate test utilization, reference ranges, critical values, and result interpretation standards are maintained.
• Support client questions and concerns regarding testing and client experience.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, state, and local regulations governing laboratory testing.
• Lead preparation for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys; respond to findings and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Partner with Quality teams to monitor quality indicators, proficiency testing performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation, SOPs, and technical records meet all regulatory and internal standards.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Directors, Operations Leaders, and Medical Directors, Commercial Teams to support daily operations and long‑term strategy.
• Provide technical guidance related to workflow optimization, automation, instrumentation selection, and capacity planning.
• Support investigation and resolution of complex technical issues impacting turnaround time, quality, or client satisfaction.
• Participate in system‑wide initiatives related to standardization, platform optimization, and innovation.
• Act as a technical mentor and resource for laboratory leaders, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Support training, competency assessment, and continuing education initiatives.
• Contribute to building a culture of scientific rigor, accountability, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree