Lab Director
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $100 - $107 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee and be actively involved in the overall operation and administration of the laboratory.
- Remain available—onsite, by phone, or electronically—to support laboratory personnel as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
- Ensure that all duties of a laboratory director, laboratory manager, and assigned personnel are properly performed, and provide clinical supervision as appropriate.
- Ensure the laboratory develops and implements policies, processes, and procedures to maintain consistent, high‑quality testing services.
- Operates under a quality system that ensures accurate, reliable, and timely test results.
- Implements ongoing quality assessment, including monitoring testing processes, identifying and correcting errors, and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Ensure enrollment and compliance with an HHS‑approved proficiency testing program in accordance with CLIA subpart H.
- Ensure testing systems used for all phases of testing (pre‑analytic, analytic, post‑analytic) are appropriate for the laboratory and patient population.
- Ensure appropriate physical and environmental conditions for testing.
- Ensure a safe working environment for personnel, including adherence to safety and biohazard standards.
- Ensure availability of a qualified general supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day testing operations and personnel.
- Ensure staffing levels are sufficient and personnel are appropriately trained, educated, and competent.
- Ensure new test procedures are reviewed, included in the procedure manual, and followed by staff.
Requirements
- Must meet CLIA requirements to direct a high complexity laboratory (including 42 C.F.R. §493.1443).
- Current license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as applicable to the role.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in a laboratory environment, including high‑complexity testing.
- Strong complex problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems, computer hardware, and automated test instruments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and follow processes and procedures with accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high‑volume environment and interact professionally with diverse staff, clients, and vendors.
- Ability to travel to the Boston laboratory as needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
high complexity testinglaboratory operationsquality assessmenttesting processescorrective actionstest procedurescompliance with CLIAclinical supervisionstaff traininglaboratory administration
Soft Skills
complex problem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillscollaborationconfidentialityprioritizationaccuracyinterpersonal skillsprofessional interaction
Certifications
CLIA complianceCommonwealth of Massachusetts license