VP of Laboratory Operations

We are a premier CLIA Certified and CAP Accredited clinical molecular laboratory. We are dedicated to the diagnostic management of infectious disease, STI/UTI, pharmacogenomics, and COVID-19.

We use our clinical expertise to provide contracted research services for medical device industries. To manage complex disease states, we integrate microbiologic, immunologic, and genomic testing into relevant clinical pathways.

We support the full spectrum of clinical diagnostics, pharmacodynamic monitoring, and companion assay deployment for integrated delivery systems, accountable care organizations, payors, and pharmaceutical companies.

We are a fast-growing laboratory in the Nashville area looking to add to our executive team!

We are offering:

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, no evenings required
• Annual Bonuses by end of the year
• Very competitive and flexible base salary for top-level candidates
• 4 weeks paid PTO to go along with 14 paid holidays!!
• Relocation assistance - negotiable based on the move
• 100% paid benefits
• Quick and Efficient interview process

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Provide complete management and oversight for clinical lab operations while being a hands-on leader willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure the highest quality of work output
• Budgeting for multiple projects, including monitoring and controlling costs
• Identifying, training, and developing leaders within the company and setting them on a path for management
• Ensuring clinical development is properly resourced, managed, and executed in accordance with timelines and good quality practices
• Monitoring the competitive landscape to stay abreast of new initiatives and ways to remain an industry leader
• Work closely with HR to implement and refine company policies and procedures
• Facilitate leadership development within the company
• Overseeing compliance with relevant regulations and policies
• Creating and implementing strategic plans
• Represent the company for internal and external events
• Participate in the review, planning, and implementation of clinical development include evaluating hypothesis, objectives, studies, feasibility, regulatory requirements, and problems that may impede the study

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures
• A high level of attention to detail
• Team-Player willing to lead from the front
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience working in an executive management capacity for a Clinical Laboratory.

• Must have a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) prior to the hire date (Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board certification required within first 6 months of employment)
• Tennessee State Supervisor license required prior to employment as well
• Bachelors level degree required (prefer physical, biological, chemical science or degree in medical laboratory science/tech from CAHEA or NAACLS)
• Masters degree is highly preferred (business or healthcare preferred)