CLIA Laboratory Director (Part-time / Consultant)

Cim; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 620,000 - 758,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time consulting role

On-site visits to Burlington and Heil­

Competitive rate: $500/hr

Job summary

ProtaGene seeks a part-time Consulting Laboratory Director to oversee two CLIA high-complexity laboratories in Burlington, MA and Heidelberg, Germany, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state regulations.

The role requires MD/DO or doctoral degree with board certification or equivalent, plus experience directing high-complexity testing, QA, validation, and regulatory inspections, with at least two on-site visits annually.

This position offers a 12-hour/month commitment at $500/hour.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for two high-complexity laboratories.
• Meet Massachusetts CLIA director-qualification pathways (MD/DO or doctoral degree with board certification).
• Experience directing or supervising high-complexity testing in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two CLIA laboratories for compliance with CLIA, CAP and state requirements.
• Review and approve test methods, validation activities, procedures, report formats, and major changes.
• Ensure personnel competency, training, and delegated responsibilities; maintain documentation of oversight and decisions.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

MD or DO or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as Part-time/Consultant Laboratory Director for ProtaGene’s two CLIA high-complexity laboratories in Burlington,Massachusetts, USA and Heidelberg, Germany, in accordance with 42 CFR §§493.1441 and 493.1445.


• Ensure both laboratories operate in compliance with applicable CLIA, CAP, and relevant state requirements, includingMassachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania requirements; New York State qualification considered an asset.


• Review and approve relevant test methods, validation activities, procedures, report formats, and major changes affectingclinical testing.


• Oversee the suitability, training, competency, and delegated responsibilities of laboratory personnel involved in high complexity testing.


• Conduct a minimum of two on-site oversight visits per calendar year to each laboratory location (Burlington and Heidelberg),with travel costs covered separately.


• Review quality-control, proficiency testing/alternative assessment, and performance data; ensure appropriate action is takenwhere issues are identified.


• Provide scientific and clinical consultation on complex technical, quality, reporting, or compliance matters.


• Support regulatory inspections, CAP/CLIA activities, licence applications, and customer audits as needed.


• Participate in scheduled oversight meetings and site visits, and remain available for significant quality, regulatory, or patient impact events.


• Maintain appropriate documentation of oversight, reviews, decisions, and delegated responsibilities.


• Contribute to and comply with corporate safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Note: The Laboratory Director retains independent professional authority and accountability for the quality, reliability, andregulatory compliance of testing performed under each laboratory’s CLIA certificate.

Note:While the ideal candidate shall be available for both ProtaGene laboratories, those capable of holding only one of the twosites may also be considered.

We Offer:

• This is a part-time consulting role requiring a commitment of 12 consulting hours per month across both laboratories.


• A minimum of 12 hours of consulting work per month at a rate of $500/hr for a minimum monthly total of $6000.


• Two paid visits to the company’s site in Heidelberg, Germany, per year, with travel time and reasonable travel expenses compensated separately.


• Two paid visits to the company’s site in Burlington, MA, USA, per year, with travel time and reasonable travel expenses compensated separately.


• Work for a dynamic, innovative company that values appreciation, openness and respect as well as a lively feedback culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents through our website.
Application CLIA Laboratory Director
(https://careers.protagene.com/o/clia-laboratory-director-mfd)

Your Qualifications:

• Eligible to serve as Clinical Laboratory Director for two CLIA laboratories performing high-complexity testing, in accordance with 42 CFR §493.1443, 105 CMR 180.060, and any applicable requirements for California and Pennsylvania laboratory licensure.


• Meet the applicable Massachusetts and CLIA director-qualification pathway, including either:
  
  
  
  • MD or DO licensed to practise in Massachusetts and board-certified in anatomic and/or clinical pathology; or
  
  
  • Earned doctoral degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, molecular
    biology, genetics, genomics, or a closely related discipline, together with certification by an HHS-approved andMassachusetts-acceptable specialty board.
  
  
  • For non-physician candidates, at least two years of laboratory training and/or experience and at least two years’experience directing or supervising high-complexity testing in the relevant specialty.
  
  


• Board certification in clinical molecular genetics/genomics or a directly relevant specialty is required or strongly preferred,depending on the candidate’s CLIA qualification pathway (e.g., ABMGG or another HHS-approved board).


• Demonstrated experience in clinical molecular diagnostics, genomics, NGS and/or other high-complexity genetic testingrelevant to the laboratory’s test menu.


• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP accreditation, Massachusetts clinical laboratory requirements, method validation/verification, proficiency testing or alternative assessment, personnel competency, quality control, and clinical reporting.


• Ability to meet additional laboratory-director, technical-director, or state qualification requirements for jurisdictions in whichthe laboratory holds, or intends to obtain, licences or permits. A minimum of California and Pennsylvania is required.


• Integrity, commitment, and a motivated work ethic.


• Ability to work in a team and independently.


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to troubleshoot, solve difficult problems, and propose solutions relating to laboratory organization and management.


• Self-motivated, curious and results oriented with minimal oversight.


• Effective collaborator with internal and external partners to develop and maintain the overall strategies.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work well with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.