Biobanking CLIA Lab Director (Denver)

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Biobanking CLIA Lab Director on behalf of a leading academic medical research institution in the Denver metro area. This individual will provide strategic leadership for one of the nations premier biobank programs, overseeing large-scale biospecimen operations, driving innovation, and developing high-impact collaborations with academic, clinical, and industry partners.

The Director will ensure compliance with CAP / CLIA regulations, guide long-term infrastructure development, and position the organization as a national leader in biospecimen-based research and translational science. This role is ideal for a clinical or scientific leader with strong operational and business development skills who is passionate about advancing personalized medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of biobank laboratory operations, including clinical return-of-results initiatives.
• Evaluate and manage potential partnerships, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows, research objectives, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop sustainable partnerships supporting innovation in biobanking and precision medicine.
• Lead long-term strategic planning for infrastructure, staffing, and program growth.
• Oversee CAP / CLIA compliance, including serving as sign-off authority for regulated clinical operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging technologies in biobanking.
• Manage financial considerations of partnership proposals and operational planning.
• Represent the biobank in governance structures for sample / data management and institutional collaborations.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Work Location & Schedule

Compensation & Benefits

This institution offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

About us :

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

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