Lab Director: Genetics, Genomics & Flow Cytometry

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a dynamic Laboratory Director to lead Genetics/Genomics and Flow Cytometry programs, driving innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance. Partner with clinicians, pathologists, and organizational leaders to advance patient care and build high-performing teams.

The role emphasizes collaborative, people-first leadership, development of staff, and strategic oversight across multiple facilities within a total rewards framework.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or related field.
• Must have four years leadership experience with direct reports and management level responsibility.
• Must qualify as a General or Technical Supervisor as defined under CLIA ’88.
• Analytical/strategic skills and knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops work goals and objectives for the assigned departments in alignment with company goals; provides leadership, feedback and motivation for staff achievement of department goals.
• Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training and evaluations.
• Prepares financial goals and standards for operations performance to support quality and customer service expectations; develops related action plans with guidance from the company’s strategy and budget.
• Ensures quality standards and customer service expectations are met in all technical and operational areas; performs analyses and reports on key indicators.
• Fosters a positive work environment through performance management and teamwork, utilizing Six Sigma/Lean processes; collaborates with medical directors and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Genetics/Genomics

Flow Cytometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a dynamic Laboratory Director to lead Genetics/Genomics and Flow Cytometry programs, driving innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance. Partner with clinicians, pathologists, and organizational leaders to advance patient care and build high-performing teams.

The role emphasizes collaborative, people-first leadership, development of staff, and strategic oversight across multiple facilities within a total rewards framework.