Assistant Director of Laboratories, DOH

THE POSITION Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and guiding high-level scientific operations? The Bureau of Laboratories has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Laboratories to drive excellence at the State Public Health Laboratory. Your leadership directly supports life-saving public health initiatives and shapes critical daily workflows. If you are ready to champion innovation and lead with purpose, take the next step and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the Bureau of Laboratories by assisting in the management of scientific, regulatory, and administrative functions that guide the State Public Health Laboratory. The role requires strong leadership, technical understanding, and coordination across multiple divisions. As an Assistant Director of Laboratories, you will perform the following duties:

• Division Leadership: Direct work in laboratory improvement, operations, and quality assurance activities
• Operational Oversight: Manage facility functions, fiscal processes, procurement tasks, and staff-related operations
• Quality Assurance: Ensure laboratory practices align with scientific standards and regulatory requirements
• Policy Support: Assist in shaping policies, procedures, and recommendations for laboratory operations
• Interagency Consultation: Collaborate with state bureaus, federal partners, and external laboratories on public health matters
• Technical Guidance: Maintain scientific knowledge and advise leadership on regulatory, laboratory, and inspection issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Exton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Special Requirements:

• You must meet the qualifications under the provisions of the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) for Laboratory Director (
• 493.1443) within eighteen months of hire.
• You must meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code
• 5.21.88 subsection (a) and the Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Act at the time of hire.
• You must meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code
• 5.21.88 subsection (b) within eighteen months of hire.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for vet…