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KMRG LLC

Laboratory Operations Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$30.08 - $35.17/hr

Laboratory Operations Technician Location: Denver, CO 80225 Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday ... Adjust pH and heat prepared solutions as directed by laboratory procedures * Transfer prepared ...

Natera

Senior Lab Systems Scientist

Boulder, CO · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

Under the guidance of the Laboratory Director and Senior Director, Laboratory Operations develop performance qualification, validation, and verification plans and execute to protect and scale ...

Boulder Community Health

Director of Lab

Boulder, CO · On-site

$53.46 - $99.28/hr

Director of Lab Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $53.46 - $99.28 an hour - Full Time, ... Responsibilities include leadership of laboratory operations, budgeting, staffing, performance ...

Boulder Community Health

Director of Lab

Boulder, CO · On-site

$53.46 - $99.28/hr

Director of Lab Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $53.46 - $99.28 an hour - Full Time, ... Responsibilities include leadership of laboratory operations, budgeting, staffing, performance ...

Scientific Search

Lab Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$109K - $142K/yr

Lead department strategy, personnel, training, and laboratory operations * Direct method ... development, validation, technical review, and result authorization * Ensure ISO/IEC 17025, HEAL ...

Inotiv

Laboratory Animal Technician

Westminster, CO · On-site

$18.80 - $24.50/hr

Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management. * Keep ... Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. * Exhibits good written and oral communication ...

Inotivco

Laboratory Animal Technician

Westminster, CO · On-site

$18.80 - $24.50/hr

Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management. * Keep ... Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. * Exhibits good written and oral communication ...

Triax Engineering

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Construction Materials Laboratory Manager

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Triax Engineering, LLC -- Denver Metro, Colorado Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire Pay Range: $75 ... Key Responsibilities Laboratory Operations * Perform and oversee testing of soils, aggregate ...

Triax Engineering

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Construction Materials Laboratory Manager

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Triax Engineering, LLC -- Denver Metro, Colorado Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire Pay Range: $75 ... Key Responsibilities Laboratory Operations * Perform and oversee testing of soils, aggregate ...

Inotiv

Lead Research Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 1-year direct laboratory animal work experience, or ... Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. * Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for ...

Inotivco

Lead Research Technician

Boulder, CO

$26 - $33/hr

A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 1-year direct laboratory animal work experience, or ... Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. * Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for director laboratory operations in Colorado is $113,228.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,400.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Laboratory Operations oversees the daily functions, strategic planning, and overall efficiency of a laboratory. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating staff to maintain high-quality standards. This role often involves optimizing workflows, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with leadership to support research or clinical objectives. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and laboratory management experience are essential for success in this position.

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A Director Laboratory Operations can pursue advancement to executive roles such as Vice President of Laboratory Services, Chief Operating Officer, or even Chief Scientific Officer, depending on the organization’s structure. This role provides valuable leadership experience and exposure to high-level strategy, budgeting, and cross-departmental collaboration. Many directors also expand their expertise by leading larger teams, overseeing multiple laboratory sites, or participating in organizational growth initiatives. Continued professional development and success in this position often open doors to significant influence on company direction and industry innovation.

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Associate Director, Laboratory Operations

National Jewish Health

Denver, CO • On-site

$117K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

National Jewish Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Summary
The Laboratory Operations Associate Director provides centralized leadership for laboratory operational execution and people management to ensure consistency, flexibility, and efficiency across laboratories. This role supports sustainable revenue growth by improving workforce utilization and operational readiness, while collaborating with the Laboratory Directors to support effective operation.
Essential Duties
  • Manages and develops an effective supervisory team by providing leadership, guidance, and resources; determines supervisory competency; coaches, mentors, evaluates, and disciplines supervisors; establishes expectations for leadership accountability, staff engagement, and performance management.
  • Directs laboratory supervisors in managing daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and productivity; ensures consistent operational practices across laboratory departments.
  • Partners with Scientific and Medical Laboratory Directors to translate clinical, scientific, business, and research priorities into effective operational execution; provides operational leadership to support laboratory supervisors with implementation of new testing, technologies, and service lines.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and institutional policies; partners with quality and compliance teams to maintain readiness for inspections and audits.
  • Monitors laboratory performance metrics, including turnaround times, quality indicators, productivity, utilization, and workforce performance; recommends and implements operational improvements in partnership with Laboratory Directors to achieve laboratory performance and growth objectives.
  • Addresses operational challenges, including staffing shortages, workflow inefficiencies, and process breakdowns; implements corrective actions to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Leads workforce planning efforts, including recruitment, retention, and staffing optimization; collaborates with Human Resources to address employee relations issues, performance concerns, and organizational changes.
  • Provides operational leadership across a large, complex workforce with 50+ indirect reports by developing supervisors, strengthening leadership accountability, promoting staff engagement, and fostering a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Partners with the Executive Director and Laboratory Directors in strategic and operational planning, including forecasting staffing requirements, operational infrastructure, and resource needs necessary to support laboratory growth and service expansion.

Other Duties
  • Represents ADx in meetings with outside clients and other organizations as needed.

Competencies
  • Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
  • Building Strategic Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
  • Building a Successful Team: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team, aligns vision with shared values, manages change and encourages innovation.
  • Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
  • Champion of Change: Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
  • Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
  • Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Addresses conflicts by focusing on the issues at hand to develop effective solutions when disputes or disagreements occur; helps others resolve conflicts by providing impartial mediation when needed.
  • Talent Management for Leaders: Clearly establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities; monitors and evaluates performance; provides effective feedback and coaching; identifies development needs and helps employees address them to achieve optimal performance.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Manages 6-12 employees
Travel
0-5%
Core Values
  • Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
  • Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
  • Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
  • Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, and Code of Conduct, and complete NetLearning by the due date annually.
  • Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
  • Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  • Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal, and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Work Experience: 7-10 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience required. Experience managing supervisors and large teams required. Experience in a complex healthcare or academic laboratory environment preferred.
  • Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $117,978.17 - $156,026.13
Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
  • Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
  • Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
  • Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
  • Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
  • Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

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