Laboratory Director (CLIA)
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Chicago, IL, US
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The CDC Foundation supports the CDC by mobilizing resources and partnerships to enhance public health efforts globally.
Summary:
The Laboratory Director will oversee the operation of clinical laboratories in Chicago and ensure compliance with CLIA regulations. Applicants must meet federal standards for Laboratory Director roles, including experience in laboratory management and technical knowledge in clinical laboratory procedures.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Proficiency with manual clinical laboratory equipment, Quality control/assurance, Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
Credentials: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience functioning as the listed CLIA Director for a CLIA laboratory conducting moderate or high complexity testing
Job Description:
Position Title: Laboratory Director (CLIA)Employment Classification: Part-time – up to 15 hours/weekLocation: Onsite – City of Chicago LaboratoriesPosition End Date: 09/30/2025Salary: $51/hour (Non-Exempt)
Overview:The CDC Foundation urgently seeks candidates for a part-time Laboratory Director role assigned to the City of Chicago. Under administrative direction, this employee will function as the CLIA Director for 3 clinical laboratories under one CLIA certificate. The Laboratory Director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the labs and must ensure the competency of all laboratory personnel. This employee will oversee the overall operation of a laboratory and will use extensive knowledge of moderate complexity laboratory analytical procedures on blood, body fluids, and samples related to public health investigations to train and assess laboratory staff.
Qualifications:· Essential: Meets the qualifications for Laboratory Director in Laboratories Performing Moderate Complexity Testing as described by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)...
Responsibilities:· Responsible for fulfilling the requirements of a CLIA Laboratory Director for Laboratories Performing Moderate Complexity Testing...
This position is currently an onsite position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.