Laboratory Director, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Director to provide scientific, medical, and operational leadership for the new Southaven, Mississippi testing facility. Reporting directly to the Medical Director of the Southaven site, the Laboratory Director will oversee the development, validation, implementation, quality management, and regulatory compliance of testing services within Clinical Chemistry and Immunology.

The initial focus of the role will include oversight of specialty testing programs in metals analysis, kidney stone analysis, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)-based assays. Additional responsibilities may include oversight of immunoassays and other advanced chemistry testing platforms as the laboratory expands.

The successful candidate will serve as a key laboratory leader, partnering with medical, scientific, technical, quality, regulatory, and operational teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, innovative laboratory services that support Mayo Clinic's commitment to exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Leadership and Oversight

• Provide scientific and technical oversight for clinical chemistry and immunology testing performed at the Southaven facility.
• Direct test development, validation, verification, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring for laboratory assays.
• Establish and maintain quality systems that ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results.
• Review and approve standard operating procedures, quality management plans, and laboratory policies.

Specialty Testing Programs

• Provide oversight for metals testing programs, including trace elements and toxic metals analyses.
• Direct scientific and technical activities related to ICP-MS methods and instrumentation.
• Oversee kidney stone analysis services, ensuring analytical quality and clinical relevance of testing.
• Support development and expansion of specialty chemistry and immunology testing menus.

Regulatory and Quality Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in inspections, proficiency testing programs, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality indicators and laboratory performance metrics.
• Lead investigations of quality events and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Clinical Consultation and Scientific Leadership

• Provide consultative support to laboratory clients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding test utilization and interpretation.
• Collaborate with Mayo Clinic Laboratories medical and scientific staff on assay development and optimization.
• Participate in scientific review, publication, educational activities, and professional presentations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Southaven laboratory.

Personnel Development

• Partner with laboratory management to recruit, develop, and mentor technical and professional staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support training and competency assessment programs for laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in Clinical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pathology, or a related discipline.
• Board certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), American Board of Pathology (Clinical Pathology), American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB), or another appropriate board recognized for high-complexity laboratory oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical chemistry and advanced analytical technologies.
• Experience with ICP-MS instrumentation and trace metals testing.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and quality management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory director, associate director, or technical director experience in a clinical reference laboratory or academic medical center.
• Experience with specialty chemistry testing, toxicology, trace elements, or mass spectrometry-based assays.
• Experience with immunoassay platforms and clinical immunology testing.
• Demonstrated success in assay development, validation, and laboratory expansion initiatives.
• Record of scholarly activity, publications, presentations, or professional leadership.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Variable

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Kim Cota-Robles