What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLIA Laboratory Director position at Cypress HCM?
CLIA Laboratory Director
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Interpret and sign out high-complexity molecular cases, including NGS, PCR, and MRD, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses, as part of our busy molecular pathology service
- Medical leadership of MRD assay development, validation, interpretation, and integration into clinical workflows and reporting systems in the North Carolina laboratory
- Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for the Durham site, overseeing regulatory compliance, SOPs, personnel competency, and inspection readiness
- Oversee quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and improvement initiatives across molecular and hematopathology testing
- Collaborate with supervisors, operations, and quality teams to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant testing processes
- Act as a clinical liaison for internal teams and external clients, supporting case resolution and strengthening physician relationships
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and internal discussions on new technologies and diagnostic strategy
- Mentor pathologists, technologists, and staff, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with company values
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Molecular Pathology Services or the VP Medical Services or senior leadership in support of medical or regulatory goals
- M.D. or D.O. degree required; Fellowship training and Board certification in Molecular required, Hematology board certification in addition preferred
- 5 years of molecular pathology experience required, including a strong working knowledge of next generation sequencing; hematopathology experience including flow cytometry interpretation preferred
- Board certification in Molecular Genetics Pathology through the American Board of Pathology
- Active unrestricted Medical License to practice in the state of NC or willingness to apply for such licensure
- Other state medical licensures a plus, including CA, FL, and NY
- The applicant should either have or be willing to apply for NY state COQ for molecular diagnostics. NY state COQ for flow cytometry is also desired.