Lab Director (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all day-to-day operations of the PGT laboratory
• Ensure full compliance with CLIA and applicable federal and state regulations
• Supervise all technical staff involved in genetic testing procedures
• Validate, implement, and oversee genetic testing platforms such as NGS, array CGH, or qPCR
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) protocols
• Review and approve patient PGT results and reports in collaboration with genetic counselors and clinicians
• Participate in clinical case review meetings and provide genetic test interpretation and support to the IVF clinical team
• Manage proficiency testing, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans
• Lead lab personnel training and competency assessments
• Ensure accurate record keeping and data integrity in the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to maintain a cutting-edge testing program
• Work collaboratively with embryologists to ensure smooth coordination of embryo biopsy and sample workflows

Your profile

• Education: PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in genetics, molecular biology, or a closely related field
• Licensure/Certification: Must be eligible or currently certified as a High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) under CLIA; Certification by ABB (American Board of Bioanalysis) or ABMGG (American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) strongly preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical molecular or cytogenetics lab, with at least 2 years in a leadership or director-level role; Proven experience with PGT, particularly in a CAP/CLIA-accredited IVF or molecular diagnostics laboratory
• In-depth understanding of preimplantation genetic testing technologies and IVF workflows
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards under CLIA
• Excellent leadership and personnel management skills
• Ability to effectively interpret and communicate complex genetic data
• Proficiency in laboratory data systems and quality improvement processes
• Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation and compliance habits

Why us?

• Competitive compensation, including base salary and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible remote work environment
• Opportunity to shape CENTOGENE’s strategic expansion into reproductive health
• A mission-driven company with a global impact on rare disease and reproductive care