Fred Hutch · 17 hours ago
Associate Director - Specialty Labs
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. The Associate Director, Specialty Labs oversees multiple laboratories, ensuring operational efficiency, quality oversight, and collaboration with clinical partners while leading a team of laboratory managers.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Associate Director, Specialty Labs oversees the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory, Pharmacokinetics Laboratory, and Lymphoma Genomics Laboratory . Responsibilities include department operations and administration, coordination of individual laboratories and services, quality and regulatory oversight, financial management, and improvement projects. All responsibilities require both individual accountability and collaboration with other groups and departments. Direct reports include managers of the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory and Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory
With respect to the newly initiated Lymphoma Genomics Lab operations, the associate director will provide technical and operational oversight of genomic testing operation and clinical assays performance, assist in data preview and reporting, oversee quality control and proficiency testing, and monitor instrument performance and coordinate the maintenance
Oversee operations of the specialty laboratories, including the management of operational and strategic objectives and budgets. Facilitate operational decision making and efficient utilization of resources to provide timely and accurate testing services
Ensure effective communication between the laboratories and internal and external partners, including clinical coordination; provide laboratory representation to multiple forums across Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s Hospital and University of Washington partners, and clients of reference services
Provides leadership and support to move laboratory initiatives forward; ensure laboratory interests are well represented in collaborative projects. Support implementation of new technologies and instrumentation, including laboratory information management systems
Mentor managers and provide opportunities for leadership development. Ensure staff training, development, and orientation. Responsible for personnel issues, including hiring, performance management, continuing education and disciplinary actions
Work in collaboration with the Clinical Laboratory Medical and Scientific Directors, Lab Leadership, and QA Leadership to provide cross-departmental oversight and guidance for quality, safety and compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulatory mandates related to Specialty Laboratories
Partner with Clinical Labs Business Operations and Finance to manage business workflows, strengthen financial and expense oversight, and support department priorities
Support the development and maintenance of adaptable laboratory systems to meet evolving clinical and research needs. Collaborate on the strategic planning and implementation of infrastructure, workflows, and financial models that facilitate clinical and research activities within the laboratory. Assist Principal Investigators and research administration teams in aligning scientific goals with operational capabilities, fostering coordination and project success
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biological science, epidemiology, public health, business or equivalent
Progressive clinical laboratory administrative experience with 5+ years as a manager or above
Excellent operational skills, with a focus on operational improvement
Strong financial skills, including proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, strategic fiscal planning, and the use of decision support systems, benchmarks, and metrics to guide operating decisions
Solid track record of effective management. Experience mentoring laboratory professionals, developing staff competency, and creating a highly accountable team
Proven experience working effectively with clinical leaders in a multi-disciplinary environment
Effective communication at all levels in an organization with strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with CLIA regulations as they are represented in the CAP and ASHI standards for laboratory accreditation. Experience with Washington State Medical Test Site regulations and applicable Joint Commission standards
Preferred
Master's degree in biological science, epidemiology, public health, business or equivalent
Experience with clinical research and clinical trials administered in the patient care setting
Experience in a large, complex ambulatory cancer center
Experience working in a laboratory offering reference services to external clients
Familiarity with clinical research processes and their application in clinical laboratory settings
Benefits
Medical/vision
Dental
Flexible spending accounts
Life
Disability
Retirement
Family life support
Employee assistance program
Onsite health clinic
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
Paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
Paid holidays (13 days per year)
Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Company
Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Browdy
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Niki Robinson
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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