Senior Public Health Laboratory Director

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Colorado PERA retirement options

Employer-paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a visionary Laboratory Director to lead the Colorado Public Health Laboratory. You will oversee regulatory compliance, quality systems, and modernization efforts while guiding a large team and multimillion-dollar budget to protect public health across the state.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong communication with state executives, and a track record of implementing quality improvements in high-complexity testing.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or DPM degree OR PhD /doctoral degree in chemical, biological, or laboratory science.
• Must have four or more years of experience in a laboratory executive role, managing staff and a budget.

Responsibilities

• Transformational leadership and oversight of the laboratory.
• Quality assurance, environmental health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Operational oversight, ensuring operational excellence and fiscal stewardship.
• Human resources management.
• Laboratory modernization and process improvement.
• Legislative and regulatory initiatives and public affairs.
• Emergency preparedness and response.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

MD/DO/DPM or PhD in chemistry/biology/lab science

4+ years in a laboratory executive role

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a visionary Laboratory Director to lead the Colorado Public Health Laboratory. You will oversee regulatory compliance, quality systems, and modernization efforts while guiding a large team and multimillion-dollar budget to protect public health across the state.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong communication with state executives, and a track record of implementing quality improvements in high-complexity testing.