Director of Lab Operations

Job Description

About the Organization

Our client is a nationally recognized clinical diagnostics laboratory known for scientific excellence, innovation, and a culture that values long-term employee growth. Many members of the leadership team began their careers in technical or supervisory roles and have advanced through internal promotions — a testament to the organization’s commitment to developing talent from within.

This stability, coupled with a forward-thinking approach to laboratory science, makes it an ideal environment for professionals who want to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact in the field of clinical diagnostics.

Position Overview

The Director of Laboratory Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across all laboratory departments within a CLIA-regulated environment. This role is responsible for ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency while supporting continuous improvement and innovation.

The Director will directly oversee eight Technical Supervisors , each managing a key department, along with their assistant supervisors and approximately 130 bench-level technologists and scientists . The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microbiology , proven leadership in large-scale lab operations, and a collaborative management style aligned with a culture that emphasizes growth and internal advancement.

Organizational Structure & Reporting

• Direct Reports : Eight (8) Technical Supervisors – one for each laboratory department
• Departments Include :
• Microbiology (largest department)
• Chemistry
• Chromatography
• Molecular
• Immunology
• Laboratory Support Services
• Additional supporting units (as applicable)
• Each department also includes an Assistant Technical Supervisor.
• The Director oversees approximately 130 laboratory staff across first and second shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits