Director of Lab Operations

Director of Laboratory Operations
Location: Cary, NC (On-site)

About the Role:
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with clinical reference laboratory who is a leader in precision medicine, to hire a Director of Laboratory Operations. This role will oversee a CLIA-certified laboratory, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting innovative immuno-oncology diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop laboratory staff, including supervisors and technologists
• Oversee daily lab operations: specimen processing, testing, analysis, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and quality systems
• Manage QC/QA programs, proficiency testing, and inspection readiness
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and turnaround times to drive efficiency
• Provide hands-on lab support as needed
• Lead issue resolution, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally on lab scaling and new product initiatives

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences
• 5+ years in a high-complexity molecular clinical laboratory
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of CLIA and laboratory quality systems
• Experience with automated assays (proteomics/microarray a plus)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to lead and scale a cutting-edge clinical laboratory

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
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