Director, Science- Clinical Microbiology
Responsible for directing, planning, and managing the scientific/medical quality of the technical department. Works with scientist(s) and medical laboratory scientists on the development and optimization of clinical assays. Provides expert advice to management and technical personnel regarding development technologies and activities. Is accountable for quality and timeliness of projects involving themselves or colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS
ABMM certification or eligibility preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to compute basic statistical measures associated with quality control functions. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, linear algebra, and curve fitting at a sufficient level to guide staff and assess the quality of departmental work.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to analyze an extensive variety of business and technical information, make appropriate assumptions, and understand the implications of both the data limitations and assumptions on the conclusions drawn. Ability to effectively analyze and challenge data and conclusions generated by others.
Must be able to lead projects and programs, set standards, and train staff. Must develop staff to independently solve technical problems; must act as a lead source t scientific knowledge in the business unit. Familiarity with clinical laboratory practices and operations is desirable.
Must possess excellent command of the English language and grammar, with demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications. Ability to understand and critically analyze internal product development documents and business presentations, general business periodicals, relevant technical journals, and applicable governmental regulations. Ability to write clear, concise reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, executives, vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the scientific community.