Part-Time Laboratory Director

Join our team and play an integral role in helping individuals achieve mental wellness. Numinus/Cedar Clinical Research has an esteemed team of medical professionals dedicated to the clinical research in the use of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. This research is changing the future of how we treat mental illnesses. It's pretty exciting here and we'd love for you to join our team!

Position Summary: Provides limited, part-time oversight of moderate complexity laboratory operations in a research setting to ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and appropriate clinical laboratory practices. Serves as the designated Laboratory Director as required by applicable regulations and accrediting agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall laboratory oversight and direction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA and state regulations).
• Review and approve laboratory policies, procedures, and quality management activities.
• Monitor quality assurance and proficiency testing performance.
• Advise on personnel qualifications, competency assessments, and staffing requirements.
• Review and address significant quality, safety, regulatory, or operational issues.
• Be available for consultation regarding laboratory testing and compliance matters.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and corrective action reviews as needed.

Qualifications:

• Meets all regulatory requirements for Laboratory Director under applicable moderate complexity CLIA and state regulations.
• Appropriate medical, scientific, or doctoral degree and licensure/certification as required.
• Experience directing or overseeing clinical laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Time Commitment: Minimal part-time engagement, typically averaging 8 hours per month, with availability for consultation and periodic review meetings as needed.

Reporting Relationship: Provides oversight to laboratory management and ownership while functioning as an independent contractor.

Employment Status: Part-time Independent Contractor (1099)