What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Lab Operations position at Vastika Inc?
Must-haves
- Demonstrated success leading large teams in high-volume lab environments. · Experience managing technical or platform transitions, ideally across multiple sites. · Proven ability to oversee lab operations in compliance with CAP, federal, and state clinical lab regulations. · Strong track record of developing leaders, building bench strength, and upleveling team capability. · Effective communicator who builds trust, morale, and team engagement across diverse teams. · Sets clear performance standards and drives accountability through influence and collaboration. · Champions a culture of belonging and continuous development; mentors emerging talent. · Candidate must have FL Supervisor License in Microbiology or as a Generalist (if they don’t have, they will need to get if they move to FL) Must have Medical technologist registry required (i.e. ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent) Candidate must have 10 years or more recent experience in Microbiology
Less Common Requirements
- Candidate must have FL Supervisor License in Microbiology or as a Generalist (if they don’t have, they will need to get if they move to FL)
Required Skills
- Prioritize people leadership and day-to-day operational oversight; Emphasize succession planning and future bench strength at the leadership level Separate technical functions from broader administrative and non-core responsibilities
Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills
- Experience implementing new programs or products in a clinical lab setting