Associate Laboratory Director: Diagnostics & Quality

Thornton Tomasetti; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save program

FreeU education

Job summary

Abbott seeks an Associate Laboratory Director to ensure medical and technical performance of delegated tests, act as a subject matter expert, and uphold regulatory and quality standards. You will guide cross-functional teams across Laboratory Operations, Quality, IT, and product development, ensuring staff competency and robust incident management.

The role requires onsite presence, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of molecular testing, with engagement across analytic, pre-analytic, and

Qualifications

• MD or DO with a current medical license & board certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology or equivalentQualifications
• Doctoral degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory sciences with board certification or equivalent training
• Experience leading teams, projects, or committees with leadership through influence
• Strong understanding of molecular testing and techniques; analytical, risk management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure delegated tests meet medical and regulatory standards
• Support training and competency programs for staff
• Collaborate with R&D, product and software teams on performance requirements
• Oversee validation/verification procedures for test accuracy and precision
• Maintain Quality Management System and incident investigation processes
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Skills

Medical license

Board certified

Laboratory leadership

Molecular testing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk management

Onsite work

Education

MD/DO (medical license)

Doctoral degree in one of the sciences

Laboratory certification

Job description

Abbott seeks an Associate Laboratory Director to ensure medical and technical performance of delegated tests, act as a subject matter expert, and uphold regulatory and quality standards. You will guide cross-functional teams across Laboratory Operations, Quality, IT, and product development, ensuring staff competency and robust incident management.

The role requires onsite presence, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of molecular testing, with engagement across analytic, pre-analytic, and