Laboratory Director — Lead IVF Lab Excellence

Shady Grove Fertility; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off

Life and disability benefits

Fertility Discount Program

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

US Fertility, part of the Ovation Fertility network, seeks a Laboratory Director to join our Austin, Texas team. The role leads laboratory science, policy, and performance within a nationally respected fertility care network.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a relevant lab science, possess state licensure, and have extensive leadership in a high-complexity lab. On-site collaboration with physicians and teams drives continuous improvement and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of previous experience in the field
• Current licensure or certification as a Laboratory Director issued by the state in which the laboratory is located, as required
• Consider High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) certification
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, the American Board of Bioanalysis, or the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and facilitate good working relationships with staff at all levels of organization
• Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully while avoiding being negative, complaining, or gossiping
• Demonstrated ability exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and within deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literacy including Office 365, EMR, Email management, cyber security awareness, etc.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
• Able to deliver on multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Keep staff informed with clear, honest and constructive communication
• Celebrate successes and progress
• Support a culture of growth and inquiry
• Lead by example by constructively responding to challenges and finding solutions
• Set high standards for the application of the science
• Improve scientific results that lead to improved outcomes
• Improve the rigor in the organization’s science, research, analysis and methodology
• Contribute to the development of Ovation’s KPIs and other performance metrics
• Support professional development and other forms of employee satisfaction
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives which increase the effectiveness of ART science
• Engage in scientific collaboration across all laboratory locations and projects, sharing information, best practices and methods, and increasing innovative thinking and practical solutions
• Work collaboratively with physician group partners, using laboratory data to improve decision making and treatment plans
• Seek continuous Improvement of Service and Quality by planning and leading the labs quality improvement efforts
• Develop external relationships and strategic partnerships by building and maintaining effective linkages, relationships, and feedback and communication loops between scientists or project teams involved in the conduct of science and external scientific or academic bodies
• Demonstrate teamwork in all meetings through shared problem solving, use of effective communication, and consultative decision-making
• Ensure the employment of qualified laboratory personnel, evaluation of job performance of such personnel, and oversight of their training
• Work with team leaders (Supervisors/Managers) to ensure staffing and resource plans are effective and efficient
• Hold all teammates accountable when errors occur
• Follow and actively uphold the organization’s policies for compliance and risk management
• Display a positive viewpoint; see the good in situations and how they can make things better
• Demonstrate successful financial management, expense control, and engage in and support positive revenue growth of the lab
• Engage annually in the budgeting process; take accountability for her/his lab budget
• Be competent in all laboratory procedures, and have the ability to perform bench work when necessary
• Work on-site regularly, unless otherwise approved by immediate supervisor
• Actively manage the performance of all lab teammates
• Espouse and deliver on the organization’s leadership values, mission and vision
• Adhere to governing agency requirements and standards
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Job description

US Fertility, part of the Ovation Fertility network, seeks a Laboratory Director to join our Austin, Texas team. The role leads laboratory science, policy, and performance within a nationally respected fertility care network.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a relevant lab science, possess state licensure, and have extensive leadership in a high-complexity lab. On-site collaboration with physicians and teams drives continuous improvement and patient outcomes.