Onsite Immunology Science Director — Lead Innovation

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

San Juan Capistrano (CA)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 195,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical
Annual incentive bonus plan
401(k) with company match
Education assistance
Well-being programs
Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Science Director of Immunology onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA to lead the Immunology Department at Nichols Institute. You will partner with the Medical Director to oversee testing, drive assay development, and ensure CLIA/CAP/regulatory compliance while guiding clinical leadership and industry collaboration.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology with California licensure eligibility, and a track record in clinical immunology.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Immunology or a related field.
  • California license or eligible to perform CLS duties.
  • Two-five years relevant experience in Clinical Immunology.
  • Knowledge of CLIA/CAP and regulatory pathways.
  • Strong communicator bridging clinical expertise with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee testing at Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for immunology disorders.
  • Ensure assays meet CLIA, CAP, and State requirements.
  • Review procedures and improve assay performance for sensitivity and turnaround time.
  • Provide clinical leadership for Immunology assays from development to launch.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Regulatory for assay development and validations.
  • Participate in quality management and staff competency assessment.
  • Advise on medical, scientific, and policy decisions involving Immunology testing.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Regulatory knowledge
Clinical immunology
Communication

Education

PhD in Immunology
CA CLS license eligible
DMLI(ASCP) preferred
California director license eligibility
2-5 years clinical immunology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Science Director of Immunology onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA to lead the Immunology Department at Nichols Institute. You will partner with the Medical Director to oversee testing, drive assay development, and ensure CLIA/CAP/regulatory compliance while guiding clinical leadership and industry collaboration.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology with California licensure eligibility, and a track record in clinical immunology.

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