Job Description

Science Director (Chantilly, VA)

Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” Quest Diagnostics () is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that doctors and patients need to make better healthcare decisions. We are pioneers in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care.

With corporate headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX) and includedin the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. With 2023 revenues of $9.25 billion and over 2,250 patient locations across the United States, Quest Diagnostics serves half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. with their large variety of products and services.

The Role

Responsible for directing, planning, and managing the scientific/medical quality of the technical department. Works with scientist(s) and medical laboratory scientists on the development and optimization of clinical assays. Provides expert advice to management and technical personnel regarding development technologies and activities. Is accountable for quality and timeliness of projects involving themselves or colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test method selection and validation.
• Ensures that proficiency testing program is conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff, and approve of corrective action when a proficiency testing result is found to be unsatisfactory.
• Monitors quality control to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained for each test system. Ensures that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
• Reviews corrective action and preventative action plans and procedures.
• Routinely reviews Standard Operating Procedures for test systems.
• Provides discussion of assay data for clients via personal interaction.
• Provides clinical consultation to clients of the laboratory.
• Ensures that test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.
• Communicates matters about quality of test results and interpretation in relation to specific patient conditions.
• Ensures safety procedures applicable to the department clearly defined and strictly enforced through proper delegation to laboratory supervisors. Reviews all safety procedure updates and revisions.
• Ensures compliance with the policies on quality and accuracy of reporting test results. Maintains appropriate communications both intra and inter-departmentally.
• Ensures departments are in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal licensing regulations.
• Participates in continuous improvement utilizing the Quest Business Transformation (BT) program.
• Directs the on-going research and development of new assays, troubleshooting and/or improvements of current assays.
• Participates, as needed, in the formulation and coordination for sales and marketing objectives and programs. Assists in the identification of new clients and services. Functions as a liaison between laboratory clients and the sales and marketing organization. Provides assistance to Sales and Marketing in terms of writing technical brochures and, as required, give lectures to clients and sales representatives.
• Serves as Quest Diagnostics representative to the scientific community via services, publications, presentations, etc.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D.) in Microbiology or relevant biological, chemical, or physical focus, or M.D., D.O., or D.D.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• ABMM certification or eligibility preferred.
• Typically requires at least 3-5 years of work experience inclusive of postdoctoral fellowship.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to compute basic statistical measures associated with quality control functions. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, linear algebra, and curve fitting at a sufficient level to guide staff and assess the quality of departmental work.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to analyze an extensive variety of business and technical information, make appropriate assumptions, and understand the implications of both the data limitations and assumptions on the conclusions drawn. Ability to effectively analyze and challenge data and conclusions generated by others.
• Must be able to lead projects and programs, set standards, and train staff. Must develop staff to independently solve technical problems; must act as a lead source t scientific knowledge in the business unit. Familiarity with clinical laboratory practices and operations is desirable.
• Must possess excellent command of the English language and grammar, with demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications. Ability to understand and critically analyze internal product development documents and business presentations, general business periodicals, relevant technical journals, and applicable governmental regulations. Ability to write clear, concise reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, executives, vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the scientific community.

To Apply:

Please Log In or Register to Upload a Resume and complete the online Application by visiting careers.questdiagnostics.com , clicking “Job Search” and following the prompts. Because of the large number of applicants to job openings, Quest Diagnostics will only contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Inquiries can be directed to:

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Executive and Medical Talent Acquisition Partner

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.

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