Laboratory Director

Company: LabCorp
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae) is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our team has a new opportunity for a Laboratory Director with a focus on operations and clinical reporting. This remote, US based position will support high-throughout clinical laboratory reporting operations for molecular and microarray testing that is performed in the state-of-the-art San Francisco laboratory. Clinical areas of focus for this team include Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Rare Disease, and Hereditary Cancer. In addition to reporting, laboratory directors support laboratory operations, development efforts, change management, compliance and quality control, and troubleshooting. Individuals who are ABMGG (or equivalent) Board-certified in Clinical Molecular Genetics or LGG are encouraged to apply. Job Responsibilities Review, interpret, and sign out laboratory reports in a range of clinical and technical areas Provide expert clinical interpretation for atypical and abnormal clinical results Maintain technical and clinical competency required to perform sign-out responsibilities Work collaboratively in cross-functional settings to support operations, development, troubleshooting, and client inquiries Participate in development and/or review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Change Management Serve as a stakeholder in incident response, quality affairs, change management, and medical policy Provide clinical and/or technical expertise to support monitoring and improvement of current genetic tests, as well as development and launch of new test offerings Provide consultation and/or communication to healthcare professionals and clients as needed Serve as a positive representative of the team and organization, both internally and externally, in communication and professional interactions Required Qualifications PhD and/or MD degree OR equivalent (e.g., DO or DSc) ABMGG board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Licensed to perform high complexity testing or practice medicine in California OR eligible to obtain licensure (Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist) Strong technical and clinical background Experience working in a high complexity CLIA/CAP laboratory Knowledge of the regulatory requirements associated with a clinical laboratory Excellent communication skills Ability to attend to competing priorities in a positive and organized manner Approachable and collaborative colleague and clinical professional Commitment to exceptional patient care Preferred Qualifications 3 years of clinical laboratory director experience ABMGG board certification in Clinical Cytogenetics (in addition to ABMGG board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics) Licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in California for Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist New York State Certificate of Qualification, or eligibility, in relevant categories Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment Substantial prior experience in a broad range of clinical genetic testing modalities (e.g., NGS, WES, WGS, RNA, CMA) Substantial prior experience in a broad range of clinical areas (e.g., Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Rare Disease, Oncology) Application Window: 11/25-12/5 Pay Range: $168,200-$200,000 All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION: LBP Only Eligible Positions: The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. 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