Lab Build & Operations Lead – On-Site CLIA Lab (Florida)

Neko Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Rewards Program

Complimentary full Neko scan for you &

Job summary

Neko Health is building an on‑site clinical laboratory in Miami and seeks a proven Lab Leader to build and own the lab from setup through go‑live and beyond.

You will validate instruments, establish SOPs, ensure regulatory readiness under CLIA, CMS and Florida state requirements, and develop the Laboratory Technologist team for day‑to‑day operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct accountability for quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high‑complexity clinical laboratory environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• Active Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license, with specialty designation covering clinical chemistry, immunology, and hematology.
• Hands‑on experience with automated chemistry and immunoassay platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory validation, quality systems, and CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory setup and go‑live readiness, achieving compliant patient testing under CLIA, CMS, and Florida regulations.
• Complete instrument and assay validation on Abbott Alinity platforms with inspection‑ready documentation.
• Establish SOPs and workflows that are safe, efficient, and reproducible.
• Keep the lab inspection‑ready at all times with current validation, QC, and maintenance records.
• Transition lab from setup to stable day‑to‑day operations with consistent testing quality.
• Develop and mentor the Laboratory Technologist team to perform at a high level.

Skills

Lab leadership

Quality systems

Validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Florida CLS Supervisor license

Tools

Abbott Alinity

Job description

Neko Health is building an on‑site clinical laboratory in Miami and seeks a proven Lab Leader to build and own the lab from setup through go‑live and beyond.

You will validate instruments, establish SOPs, ensure regulatory readiness under CLIA, CMS and Florida state requirements, and develop the Laboratory Technologist team for day‑to‑day operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct accountability for quality and performance.