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Pay Range: $165,000 - $195,000 / year
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Science Director, Immunology Onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of disease, working together with healthcare providers and patients to create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Scientific Director for Immunology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, will provide leadership for the Immunology Department at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano, one of Quest Diagnostics' several Esoteric Laboratory centers of excellence
Responsibilities:
Direct and provide oversight of testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders (including neuroimmunology), markers of acute and chronic inflammation, monoclonal gammopathy, immunodeficiency diseases and measurement of therapeutic monoclonal immunoglobulins and their antibodies.
Work with clinical laboratory operation staff to ensure that assays are performing as expected and laboratory practice meets CLIA, CAP and State regulatory requirements.
Review Immunology procedures and suggest changes to improve assay performance, including sensitivity & specificity, efficiency and turnaround time
Provide clinical leadership for Immunology assays — from development through launch
Partner with R&D and Regulatory teams on for Immunology assay development including clinical validations and submissions to meet regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, CAP, CLEP).
Participate in overall quality management of the Nichols Institute Immunology Department including quality control, proficiency testing, the overall testing process, corrective actions, CLS competency assessment and continuing education
Partner closely with various Subspecialty teams, product managers, sales and marketing staff to provide advice and guidance regarding medical, scientific, business and policy decisions involving Immunology testing
Interact with collaborators in academic medical centers and to improve the quality of Immunology testing
Facilitate and consult on the involvement of Immunology testing in new clinical research proposals and advise senior management regarding potential collaboration with industry
Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners
Support scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiatives
Participate in change management and support technology roll outs
Attend national and local meetings to maintain and build knowledge in Immunology, represent Quest Diagnostics and drive the vision for the department
Experience working in a matrixed environment a plus
Qualifications:
PhD in Immunology or a specialty related to Immunology
California License or eligible is required to perform job duties as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) and the ability to obtain a CA Directors License
DMLI(ASCP) or equivalent is preferred
PhD California laboratory director license or eligibility, preferred
Two-five years relevant experience in Clinical Immunology
NY State CoQ holder in Immunology or ability to obtain CoQ
Knowledge of clinical lab operations, immunology testing, and regulatory pathways
Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation
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Worksite address
san juan capistrano, CA, 92675, US
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