Job Description

About Us
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.

PPLM is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Director to oversee the overall operations and administration of PPLM’s High Complexity Laboratory.

This position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week and is hybrid remote, with on-site travel to the Boston laboratory expected at least twice per year (quarterly preferred)

Your Day to Day:

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  Oversee and be actively involved in the overall operation and administration of the laboratory.
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  Remain available—onsite, by phone, or electronically—to support laboratory personnel as needed.
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  Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
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  Ensure that all duties of a laboratory director, laboratory manager, and assigned personnel are properly performed, and provide clinical supervision as appropriate.
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  Ensure the laboratory:
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    Develops and implements policies, processes, and procedures to maintain consistent, high‑quality testing services.
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    Operates under a quality system that ensures accurate, reliable, and timely test results.
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    Implements ongoing quality assessment, including monitoring testing processes, identifying and correcting errors, and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Ensure enrollment and compliance with an HHS‑approved proficiency testing program in accordance with CLIA subpart H.
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    Ensure testing systems used for all phases of testing (pre‑analytic, analytic, post‑analytic) are appropriate for the laboratory and patient population.
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    Ensure appropriate physical and environmental conditions for testing.
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    Ensure a safe working environment for personnel, including adherence to safety and biohazard standards.
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    Ensure availability of a qualified general supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day testing operations and personnel.
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    Ensure staffing levels are sufficient and personnel are appropriately trained, educated, and competent.
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    Ensure new test procedures are reviewed, included in the procedure manual, and followed by staff.

Qualifications:

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  Must meet CLIA requirements to direct a high complexity laboratory (including 42 C.F.R. §493.1443).
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  Current license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as applicable to the role.
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  Demonstrated experience and competency in a laboratory environment, including high‑complexity testing.
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  Strong complex problem‑solving skills.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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  Proficiency with laboratory information systems, computer hardware, and automated test instruments.
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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and follow processes and procedures with accuracy.
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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  Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high‑volume environment and interact professionally with diverse staff, clients, and vendors.
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  Ability to travel to the Boston laboratory as needed.