Science Director - Immunology

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

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

Pay Range: $165,000 - $195,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive bonus plan (10% target for this position)
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Science Director, Immunology Onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of disease, working together with healthcare providers and patients to create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Scientific Director for Immunology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, will provide leadership for the Immunology Department at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano, one of Quest Diagnostics' several Esoteric Laboratory centers of excellence

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide oversight of testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders (including neuroimmunology), markers of acute and chronic inflammation, monoclonal gammopathy, immunodeficiency diseases and measurement of therapeutic monoclonal immunoglobulins and their antibodies.
• Work with clinical laboratory operation staff to ensure that assays are performing as expected and laboratory practice meets CLIA, CAP and State regulatory requirements.
• Review Immunology procedures and suggest changes to improve assay performance, including sensitivity & specificity, efficiency and turnaround time
• Provide clinical leadership for Immunology assays - from development through launch
• Partner with R&D and Regulatory teams on for Immunology assay development including clinical validations and submissions to meet regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, CAP, CLEP).
• Participate in overall quality management of the Nichols Institute Immunology Department including quality control, proficiency testing, the overall testing process, corrective actions, CLS competency assessment and continuing education
• Partner closely with various Subspecialty teams, product managers, sales and marketing staff to provide advice and guidance regarding medical, scientific, business and policy decisions involving Immunology testing
• Interact with collaborators in academic medical centers and to improve the quality of Immunology testing
• Facilitate and consult on the involvement of Immunology testing in new clinical research proposals and advise senior management regarding potential collaboration with industry
• Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners
• Support scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiatives
• Participate in change management and support technology roll outs
• Attend national and local meetings to maintain and build knowledge in Immunology, represent Quest Diagnostics and drive the vision for the department
• Experience working in a matrixed environment a plus

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or a specialty related to Immunology
• California License or eligible is required to perform job duties as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) and the ability to obtain a CA Directors License
• DMLI(ASCP) or equivalent is preferred
• PhD California laboratory director license or eligibility, preferred
• Two-five years relevant experience in Clinical Immunology
• NY State CoQ holder in Immunology or ability to obtain CoQ
• Knowledge of clinical lab operations, immunology testing, and regulatory pathways
• Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation

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