Immunology Science Director: Clinical Lab Leader

Quest Diagnostics; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonus plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Science Director for Immunology onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The role provides leadership for the Immunology Department and collaborates with Medical Directors to guide testing strategies and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee assay performance, quality management, and cross-functional efforts with R&D and Regulatory teams to advance immunology testing and clinical research partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or a related field.
• California license or eligible to perform job duties as CLS and obtain CA Directors License.
• DMLI(ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
• PhD California laboratory director license or eligibility preferred.
• Two–five years in Clinical Immunology.
• Knowledge of clinical lab operations and regulatory pathways.
• Strong communicator bridging clinical and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders.
• Ensure assays meet CLIA, CAP and state regulatory requirements.
• Review immunology procedures and drive improvements in sensitivity, specificity, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Provide clinical leadership for immunology assays from development to launch.
• Collaborate with R&D and Regulatory on assay development and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in quality management and proficiency testing in the immunology department.
• Advise on medical, scientific, and policy decisions involving immunology testing.

Skills

Strong communicator

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in Immunology

CA CLS license eligible

DMLI(ASCP) preferred

CA director license preferred

Job description

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Science Director for Immunology onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The role provides leadership for the Immunology Department and collaborates with Medical Directors to guide testing strategies and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee assay performance, quality management, and cross-functional efforts with R&D and Regulatory teams to advance immunology testing and clinical research partnerships.