Laboratory Director: Biosafety, QA & Lab Ops

Culmen International; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance and disability

Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is hiring a Laboratory Director in Cebu City, Philippines. The role leads scientific, technical, and quality management of the WRAIR-APC laboratory, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable services.

You will supervise staff, manage resources, and support infectious disease surveillance and clinical research with timely, well-documented results. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with AFRIMS personnel, partners, and investigators to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/MLS, Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• Valid PRC Medical Technologist License or eligibility for STP/host-nation authorization.
• Master’s degree or international certifications (ASCP, AMT, IBMS) is an advantage.
• Experience in laboratory supervision, quality management, biosafety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees daily laboratory operations to ensure timely, accurate testing and specimen management.
• Supervises molecular diagnostics and infectious-disease testing and ensures traceability of records.
• Oversees training plans, competency assessments, and staffing for operational continuity.
• Leads the laboratory Quality Management System and CAPA investigations.
• Oversees equipment, facilities, and inventory management and preventive maintenance.
• Acts as Biosafety Officer and safety contact, ensuring compliance with biosafety requirements.
• Supports infectious-disease surveillance, clinical trials, and related research per protocols.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with DOH, ISO, and GCLP standards; manages audits and inspections.
• Plans reporting, budgets, and resource management; coordinates with stakeholders across zones.
• Oversees transport of biomedical materials and related documentation; IATA certification desired.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Quality systems knowledge

Biosafety knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/MLS

PRC Medical Technologist License / eligibility

Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification (advantage)

ASCP/AMT/IBMS certification (advantage)

Job description

Culmen International is hiring a Laboratory Director in Cebu City, Philippines. The role leads scientific, technical, and quality management of the WRAIR-APC laboratory, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable services.

You will supervise staff, manage resources, and support infectious disease surveillance and clinical research with timely, well-documented results. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with AFRIMS personnel, partners, and investigators to