State Public Health Laboratory Director

Civicworks; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Laboratory Director to lead the state public health laboratory program, setting vision and strategic direction for disease prevention, environmental protection, and emergency response.

The role requires a Doctoral degree in laboratory science and qualification to direct a high-complexity CLIA laboratory, with strong leadership, policy knowledge, and stakeholder relationship skills to ensure compliant, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in laboratory science.
• Qualified to direct a high-complexity CLIA laboratory.
• Extensive knowledge of public health programs, policies, and business practices.
• Ability to lead and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with government and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the public health laboratory program.

Skills

Public health

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Policy development

Education

Doctoral degree in laboratory science

Job description

The Laboratory Director manages and leads the public health laboratory program for the State of Indiana, providing vision and strategic direction for disease prevention, environmental protection, and public health emergency response. The director oversees laboratory staff and operations to ensure services meet quality standards, comply with state and federal requirements, and serve stakeholder needs. This position requires a doctoral degree in laboratory science and qualification to direct a high-complexity CLIA laboratory.

Key qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in laboratory science
• Qualified to be a clinical laboratory director of a high complexity CLIA laboratory
• Extensive knowledge of public health programs, policies, and business practices
• Ability to lead and supervise subordinate personnel
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with government and business leaders
• Ability to develop program outcomes and make sound decisions