Clinical Laboratory Director - Molecular Oncology

Labcorp; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Durham, NC invites an experienced Molecular Oncology Director to lead oversight of clinical assays, QA, and regulatory compliance in a high-complexity CLIA/CAP environment. This hybrid role requires directing test sign-out, assay design, and collaboration with R&D and client services.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MD, ABMGG certification, and a track record of leadership in molecular diagnostics, with strong communication skills and a strategic vision for expanding testing

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required or equivalent.
• ABMGG certification or eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Molecular Genetic Pathology.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Regulatory requirements knowledge for molecular diagnostic LDTs.

Responsibilities

• Sign out laboratory test results for Molecular Oncology.
• Oversee QA/QC for existing and new tests and proficiency testing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.
• Design, optimize, troubleshoot molecular assays with R&D.
• Maintain relationships with client services and commercial teams.
• Analyze data for presentation/publication as needed.
• Review scientific literature and attend meetings.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD or MD

ABMGG certification or eligibility

Tools

real-time PCR

next-generation sequencing

capillary electrophoresis

fragment analysis

laboratory automation/liquid handling

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp Molecular Oncology has a new opportunity for a Molecular Oncology Director to serve in a hybrid role.

Work Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Work Location: Hybrid- with 2 days on- site at 1904 TW Alexander, Durham, NC 27703.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sign out laboratory test results for tests performed in Molecular Oncology.

• Participate in oversight for quality control and quality assurance for existing and new tests, including proficiency testing.

• Maintain familiarity with company SOPs, practices, and applicable professional, federal, state, and local regulations, and assure that the laboratory is in compliance.

• Design, optimize, troubleshoot molecular assays in collaboration with R&D.

• Maintain strong working relationships with client services and commercial teams.

• Analyze data for presentation or publication as needed

• Review scientific literature and attend scientific meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or MD

• ABMGG (or equivalent) certification or eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Molecular Genetic Pathology from American Board of Pathology.

• Excellent technical and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for molecular diagnostic laboratory developed tests

• Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing dMLPA, capillary electrophoresis, fragment analysis, laboratory automation/liquid handling solutions is desirable.

• Strong background in experimental design, assay optimization, data analysis.

• Experience working in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment

Preferred Qualifications :

• 5 years of relevant clinical lab experience at the director level

• Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment

• Substantial prior experience across a broad range of testing modalities and sample types (e.g., somatic mutational testing, blood, bone marrow, FFPE)

• Scholarly molecular oncology accomplishments with diagnostics expertise.

Application Window Closes : 9/30/2026

** Salary Range : $180,000 - $220,000.00

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

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