Senior Molecular Genetics Lab Lead & R&D Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a senior laboratory leader responsible for research ownership, test development, validation, and staff education across subspecialties, aligning work with new tests and techniques.

The role emphasizes driving multi-stream work, developing procedures, maintaining training standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with teams to optimize lab operations, quality, and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field with at least 6 years in a related role.
• Minimum 5 years in a healthcare leadership position.
• Licensure requirements listed for California labs at hire (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Promotes learning and builds cross-functional relationships; mentors and coaches team members.
• Drives execution of multiple work streams; translates strategy into actionable requirements; allocates resources.
• Maintains training standards and competency; develops training materials and ensures staff meets standards.
• Ensures compliance and accreditation; monitors policies and licensing requirements; coordinates documentation.
• Links medical laboratory services with other teams; communicates regulatory changes and drives quality across units.
• Oversees day-to-day lab operations; optimizes processes, inventory, and cost management; leads national initiatives.
• Leads service quality; audits processes; ensures tests are performed correctly and results verified.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a senior laboratory leader responsible for research ownership, test development, validation, and staff education across subspecialties, aligning work with new tests and techniques.

The role emphasizes driving multi-stream work, developing procedures, maintaining training standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with teams to optimize lab operations, quality, and patient safety.