Part-Time Lab Director — High-Complexity CLIA Leader

Dash Bio; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 358,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Direct access to industry veterans

Job summary

Dash Bio is seeking a qualified Laboratory Director (fractional/contract) in Massachusetts to oversee the laboratory through CLIA certification and into ongoing compliance. The Director will hold overall responsibility for operations under 42 CFR Part 493 and be named on the CMS-116 application, delegating duties in writing while remaining accountable.

The role requires an active MA license and a pathway that supports high-complexity testing, with on-site oversight and quarterly to biannual

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Massachusetts state license and meet at least one pathway for the laboratory's complexity level.
• Experience directing or supervising high-complexity testing.
• Ability to prepare CMS-116, procedure manuals, and delegation letters.

Responsibilities

• Direct the laboratory's operation under 42 CFR Part 493, Subpart M.
• Sign the CMS-116 application and oversee initial certification.
• Lead the initial survey and develop plans of correction for any deficiencies.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with CLIA requirements and proficiency testing.

Skills

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Education

MD/DO/DPM

Doctoral degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science

Job description

Dash Bio is seeking a qualified Laboratory Director (fractional/contract) in Massachusetts to oversee the laboratory through CLIA certification and into ongoing compliance. The Director will hold overall responsibility for operations under 42 CFR Part 493 and be named on the CMS-116 application, delegating duties in writing while remaining accountable.

The role requires an active MA license and a pathway that supports high-complexity testing, with on-site oversight and quarterly to biannual