Laboratory Director: Molecular Diagnostics & Biosafety

Culmen International, LLC; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Training & Continuing Education

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Laboratory Director in Cebu City, Philippines to lead the WRAIR-APC laboratory’s scientific, operational, and quality management programs. You will supervise staff, ensure biosafety and regulatory compliance, and support infectious disease surveillance, clinical research, and related studies with timely, accurate results.

As Laboratory Director, you will manage daily operations, coordinate with internal and external partners, uphold documentation standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/MLS, Microbiology, or related field.
• Valid PRC Medical Technologist License or eligibility for STP.
• Experience in supervision, quality management, biosafety and regulatory compliance.
• International certifications (ASCP/AMT/IBMS) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily laboratory operations to ensure timely, accurate testing and research support.
• Supervises staff and ensures compliance with policies, SSPs, SOPs and records.
• Leads quality management, investigations, CAPAs, and audits.
• Oversees equipment, facilities, inventory, and maintenance schedules.
• Provides biosafety leadership and emergency preparedness coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Biosafety

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/MLS

PRC Medical Technologist License

Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification (advantage)

ASCP/AMT/IBMS certifications (advantage)

Job description

Culmen International is seeking a Laboratory Director in Cebu City, Philippines to lead the WRAIR-APC laboratory’s scientific, operational, and quality management programs. You will supervise staff, ensure biosafety and regulatory compliance, and support infectious disease surveillance, clinical research, and related studies with timely, accurate results.

As Laboratory Director, you will manage daily operations, coordinate with internal and external partners, uphold documentation standards, and