Senior Operations Consultant – Laboratory Operations (Temporary Contract Role)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Consultant with expertise in Laboratory Operations for a temporary consulting assignment. This critical role involves providing strategic leadership, operational insights, and quality management to enhance laboratory services, optimize workflows, and improve patient care outcomes. The consultant will collaborate with senior management, key stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive performance excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver consistent, high-quality results across multiple specialties and locations in Houston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight for laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA , COLA , GLP , and GMP standards.
• Design and implement innovative strategies to improve workflow efficiency, quality control, and patient safety.
• Partner with clinical, administrative, and operational leaders to align laboratory services with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Led and directed complex technical initiatives, including process standardization and quality improvement projects.
• Assess and enhance Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS ) to support operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology , Molecular Biology , Genetics , or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience:

10 or more years of clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology-based laboratory operations. 10 years of progressive leadership experience within a lab, healthcare, or hospital setting

Skills and Expertise:

• Experience in a CLIA/COLA-certified laboratory.
• Strong working knowledge of current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Previous experience leading, supervising, and training staff in a laboratory setting
• Experience overseeing complex and highly technical projects
• Working knowledge of healthcare/clinical operations.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of professional laboratory theory and practice in strategic plan development, clinical efficacy, quality, organizational policies and procedures, and operational performance

Certifications:

• Preferred certifications include Molecular Biologist (MB) or Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) .

Role Details:

• Duration: A temporary six-month consulting role starting in February 2025.
• Location: On-site at the Texas Medical Center.
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience .

Why Join Us?

This consulting role offers a unique opportunity to apply your senior-level expertise to optimize laboratory operations, foster innovation, and improve patient outcomes. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact organizational success and deliver high-quality laboratory services.