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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Interim Laboratory Director for a temporary contract position with one of our partners. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces through chemical safety leadership and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Company Overview
This role is with a biotechnology organization based in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on developing and commercializing high-quality in vitro diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases. The CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory specializes in high-resolution mass spectrometry-based biomarker testing. The company supports physicians in clinical decision-making, pharmaceutical companies in clinical trials, and researchers in epidemiological studies.
Position Summary
The Company is seeking an Interim Laboratory Director to oversee the operation and compliance of a clinical laboratory. This will be a remote and part-time assignment that is expected to last approximately 6-12 months. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry, with strong leadership and regulatory knowledge. This role can be performed remotely, with occasional on-site visits as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee operations of the CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies (CLIA, CAP, NYS, ISO).
- Serve as the laboratory's CLIA-designated director and assume responsibilities of roles such as Clinical Consultant, Technical Supervisor, or General Supervisor, as needed.
- Ensure high-quality performance across all testing phases: pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic.
- Approve laboratory documentation, testing policies, procedures, validations, and modifications.
- Partner with Company leadership on strategy, goal setting, and performance optimization.
- Oversee staffing plans and ensure personnel are qualified, trained, and proficient.
- Participate in client-facing meetings, particularly with pharmaceutical sponsors.
- Contribute to research initiatives, publications, and scientific presentations.
- Support continuous quality improvement through QA/QC programs, KPIs, and audits.
- Mentor and guide lab personnel in their professional development.
Qualifications
- MD and/or PhD with board certification in Clinical Chemistry (DABCC or equivalent).
- 10+ years of post-training experience in clinical chemistry or laboratory medicine.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Missouri.
- New York State Certificate of Qualification (CoQ) is required.
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