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Diagnostic Lab Director

North Carolina State University

$80,000 - $100,000 (Commensurate with experience and education)

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Apr 21, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194070EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Diagnostic Lab Director
Anticipated Hiring Range	$80,000 - $100,000 (Commensurate with experience and education)
Work Schedule	8am - 5pm; Monday through Friday; after hours and on-call as needed
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	CVM Teaching Hospital
About the Department	The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty healthcare, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties	This position provides oversight of the delivery of diagnostic service to support VH clients, college clients, research community, surrounding referring DVM (rDVM) clients and industry clients. Additionally, the person in this position will manage and support up to 50 reports with direct leadership of 4 supervisors across various disciplines to include Clinical Pathology and Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics, Histopathology, and Autopsy. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure hospital service needs are met by working productively with internal customers to include faculty, clinicians, residents, house officers, staff and students with focus on customer service. Ensure external customers (rDVMs, industry clients and academic researchers) service needs are met. Supports and directs the supervisor's operation of the laboratory sections (MMD, CP&I, Autopsy, Histology). Monitor and manage operational expenses, (personnel, equipment, equipment service contracts and equipment monitoring services) and operational revenue. Oversee supervisor's ability to manage appropriate inventory levels and plan for future adjustments based on workflow. Regulate supervisor's lab cost analysis and SUB approved rates with guidance from College Business and Financing. Work closely with VH Business Administration to ensure hospital rates are appropriately priced to cover operational costs and projections. Manage diagnostic laboratory continuing education budget and communicate with VH Business Administration. Contribute to the management of the Laboratory Information System (LIS), as it pertains to laboratory diagnostics and integration with Hospital Information System (HIS). Manage improvement requests and communications based on client needs. Manage LIS maintenance and improvements as a result of an internal client need. Support hospital committees, hospital board and hospital business needs as directed by the Hospital Administration, as it pertains to Laboratory Diagnostics and any other duties assigned.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications	3+ years experience in building and or maintaining laboratory information systems (LIS) Previous experience with Data Innovation Interfaces and HL7
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced degree preferred Experience effectively supervising lab operations and reports Understanding of laboratory equipment and processes present in tertiary care veterinary facilities Competency in establishing SOPs Collegiality and committment to growth in laboratory diagnostics and laboratory personnel Ability to manage multiple projects while also ensuring customer service to clients Dedication to upholding NCSU CVM values ASCP certification preferred, but not required.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	04/21/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00110530
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Department ID	192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.