Scientific Director: Lab Innovation & Quality Leader

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, a Sonic Healthcare USA company, seeks an experienced Scientific Director to provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership across the laboratory organization.

The role oversees implementation, validation, and optimization of new testing methodologies, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality and innovation in collaboration with Medical Directors and lab leadership. CPL emphasizes collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Minimum five years of laboratory leadership in a clinical lab.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for new tests, platforms, and R&D.
• Ensure testing processes meet regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Lead validation, verification, and implementation of new methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies with Medical Directors and leadership.
• Mentor scientists and laboratory staff; drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Support quality, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, a Sonic Healthcare USA company, seeks an experienced Scientific Director to provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership across the laboratory organization.

The role oversees implementation, validation, and optimization of new testing methodologies, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality and innovation in collaboration with Medical Directors and lab leadership. CPL emphasizes collaboration and growth.