Laboratory Director, CLIA Laboratory

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position is responsible for quality assurance of the companies existing genetic tests  as well as the development and commercialization of new genetic tests. The successful candidate will, alone and in collaboration with our business, research, laboratory staff, external collaborators and other scientific department(s), plan, establish, organize, direct and lead activities relevant to the commercial development of the Company family of genetic test products.



MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

· Oversee the day to day scientific operations of the existing CLIA laboratory

· Established standard operating procedures for new tests being commercialized

· Assure that the requirements of the CLIA laboratory are met

· Assure that the company’s licenses are maintained

· Recommend and implement new genetic testing platforms

· Support the partnered and non-partnered research and development programs

· Oversee any inspections from regulatory authorities

· Review, finalize and sign test report from customers

· Translate research results into commercial tests

· Provide technical evaluation on strategic opportunities

·  Supervise group 



EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

 

Requires a PhD advanced degree in sciences with the appropriate certifications for a CLIA laboratory director, plus 10 years of experience as a laboratory director.  In addition, candidate should possess the following:
Familiarity with state-of-the-art genetic and diagnostic testing technologies and other relevant current, scientific technologies Expertise and knowledge of how to obtain and synthesize information from various sources, including the ability to critically evaluate and filter pertinent information related to the products Specialized subject knowledge appropriate to the organization (scientific, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, etc.) Ability to organize and disseminate efficiently the information obtained. Capable of acting independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Ability to maintain flexibility and is easily adaptable to continuous change.

§ Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally. Makes sound recommendations to senior management based on assimilated information.

§ Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to resolve problems efficiently

§ Requires hands-on in laboratory service

§  Managerial experience