Director, Clinical Laboratory – Neuro-Immune Medicine

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) seeks a leader to oversee the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine's clinical laboratory, ensuring CLIA compliance and regulatory oversight. This role directs daily lab operations, QA, and collaboration with faculty and researchers.

The position requires a terminal Ph.D., at least five years in a clinical/research lab, and experience with CLIA and CAP standards; teaching responsibilities and curriculum development are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, FDA, and related regulatory requirements governing clinical laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, quality control, safety standards, proficiency testing, and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Expertise in laboratory testing methodologies, assay validation, data interpretation, and LIMS.
• Knowledge of clinical and translational research principles, research compliance, and grant-funded activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical and administrative oversight of the clinical laboratory to ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, FDA).
• Directs day-to-day lab operations, including QA/QC, testing procedures, safety, and regulatory activities.
• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, clinicians, and staff to support INIM research initiatives.
• Reviews and maintains laboratory policies and protocols for accurate, reliable testing and operations.
• Provides scientific and clinical guidance on testing methodologies, results interpretation, and assay validation.
• Supports grant-funded projects through consultation, oversight, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Teaching & curriculum dev

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written comms

Multi-priority management

MS Office & software

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D.)

Job description

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) seeks a leader to oversee the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine's clinical laboratory, ensuring CLIA compliance and regulatory oversight. This role directs daily lab operations, QA, and collaboration with faculty and researchers.

The position requires a terminal Ph.D., at least five years in a clinical/research lab, and experience with CLIA and CAP standards; teaching responsibilities and curriculum development are included.