Laboratory Director

About the role

The Laboratory Director position is available at Ovation Fertility in Austin, Texas. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with inclusion in alarm monitoring and weekend call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Keep staff informed with clear, honest, and constructive communication
• Support a culture of growth and inquiry
• Lead by example by constructively responding to challenges and finding solutions
• Set high standards for the application of the science
• Improve scientific results that lead to improved outcomes
• Improve the rigor in the organization's science, research, analysis, and methodology
• Contribute to the development of Ovation's KPIs and other performance metrics
• Support professional development and other forms of employee satisfaction
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives which increase the effectiveness of ART science
• Engage in scientific collaboration across all laboratory locations and projects, sharing information, best practices, and methods, and increasing innovative thinking and practical solutions
• Work collaboratively with physician group partners, using laboratory data to improve decision making and treatment plans
• Seek continuous improvement of service and quality by planning and leading the labs quality improvement efforts
• Develop external relationships and strategic partnerships by building and maintaining effective linkages, relationships, and feedback and communication loops between scientists or project teams involved in the conduct of science and external scientific or academic bodies
• Ensure the employment of qualified laboratory personnel, evaluate job performance of such personnel, and oversee their training
• Work with team leaders (Supervisors/Managers) to ensure staffing and resource plans are effective and efficient
• Hold all teammates accountable when errors occur
• Display a positive viewpoint; see the good in situations and how they can make things better
• Deliver on multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Qualifications and Skills

• Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of previous experience in the field
• Current licensure or certification as a Laboratory Director issued by the state in which the laboratory is located, as required
• Consider High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) certification
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, the American Board of Bioanalysis, or the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and facilitate good working relationships with staff at all levels of organization
• Demonstrated ability exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and within deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Computer literacy including Office 365, EMR, Email management, cyber security awareness, etc.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
• Able to deliver on multiple responsibilities simultaneously