Vice President of Operations Medical Laboratory
Job Description
Vice President of Operations for Virginia
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Operations to lead the development and growth of our new Virginia laboratory operation. As part of the Diamond Medical Laboratories team, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational activities, building and scaling a new startup laboratory operation, and developing strategic plans to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. If you are a driven operations leader with a passion for healthcare and a commitment to quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day operational activities for the Virginia laboratory location
Assist in building and scaling a new startup laboratory operation in Virginia
Develop and implement operational workflows, policies, and performance standards
Collaborate closely with executive leadership and the Laboratory Director to ensure operational efficiency and compliance
Manage staffing models, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and operational training programs
Ensure proper coordination between laboratory departments, logistics, accessioning, reporting, and client services
Monitor turnaround times, workflow metrics, staffing productivity, and service quality
Support implementation and optimization of laboratory information systems (LIS) and operational technologies
Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, and applicable Virginia regulations
Serve as a key operational contact for Long-Term Care clients and healthcare partners
Assist with inventory management, vendor relationships, and operational purchasing
Develop scalable systems and processes to support company growth
Participate in business development, client retention, and operational expansion initiatives
Coordinate operational response to audits, inspections, corrective actions, and quality initiatives
Ensure critical operational issues are resolved efficiently and professionally
Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Business, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of healthcare or laboratory operations management experience preferred
Strong understanding of clinical laboratory operations and Long-Term Care service environments
Experience managing high-volume healthcare operations preferred
Startup, growth-stage, or multi-site operational experience strongly preferred
Experience with laboratory information systems and operational reporting tools
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and clinical personnel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience:
Experience in clinical laboratory operations
Experience servicing Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities
Multi-location healthcare operations experience
Experience building operational systems and teams from startup phase
Knowledge of laboratory compliance and healthcare regulatory standards
Why Join Us:
Opportunity to help launch and grow a new Virginia laboratory operation
Backed by an experienced and established Maryland laboratory organization
Executive leadership support with proven operational infrastructure
High-growth opportunity with significant leadership impact
Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
Meaningful work supporting patient care in Long-Term Care communities throughout Virginia
If you are a motivated and experienced operations leader with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for the Vice President of Operations for Virginia role. With a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 ANNUALLY, this is an exceptional opportunity to build and grow a new laboratory operation from the ground up. Join our team and help shape the future of healthcare in Virginia.
