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Vice President - Laboratory Operations

Austin, TX, USFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Oversees laboratory pre-analytical and analytical operations to ensure timely, accurate test results for healthcare providers.

Role type

Senior executive laboratory operations leader

Builds

Laboratory services and test methodologies

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Clinical laboratory science

Required skills

Laboratory management, strategic planning, budget development, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP), vendor management, staff recruitment and retention, performance evaluation, succession planning, clinical requirements translation

Preferred skills

Reference laboratory experience, quantitative data analysis

Technologies

Windows environment, Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor engagement, recruitment, training, performance, and retention of laboratory staff; Develop and maintain relationships with scientific, hardware, and service vendors; Develop budgets for operational and capital expenditures; Coordinate specimen logistics and order flow; Ensure adherence to CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements; Establish and monitor laboratory performance metrics; Coordinate with Scientific Director and Medical Leadership to implement analytic methods

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship