Director of Reference Lab Operations & Quality

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Oklahoma City seeks a senior lab operations leader to oversee the reference laboratory’s technical activities, QA, specimen handling, cytology, referrals and microbiology. You’ll report through lab management to secure quality, timeliness, and financial stewardship of operations.

You will direct major projects, build leadership within the lab, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA/JAHCO and Quest SOPs while collaborating with senior stakeholders on business

Qualifications

• 8+ years lab experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• ASCP MLS certification preferred; BSMT/MS/PhD desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of business strategies, employee relations and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates lab activities to meet schedule, quality and cost objectives.
• Develops and trains leadership staff within the laboratory and reviews performance.
• Establishes operations plans and delegates responsibilities to subordinates.
• Leads process improvements and efficiency initiatives across the lab.
• Ensures compliance with Oklahoma regulations, CAP/CLIA/JAHCO and Quest SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

MS Office

Education

BSMT/MLS (MS/PhD desirable)

ASCP MLS Certification

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Oklahoma City seeks a senior lab operations leader to oversee the reference laboratory’s technical activities, QA, specimen handling, cytology, referrals and microbiology. You’ll report through lab management to secure quality, timeliness, and financial stewardship of operations.

You will direct major projects, build leadership within the lab, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA/JAHCO and Quest SOPs while collaborating with senior stakeholders on business