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Vice President Lab Operations Jobs in Basehor, KS

Biodesix, Inc.

VP - Laboratory Operations

De Soto, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The VP, Lab Operations - Kansas will be primarily accountable for day-to-day Laboratory Operations in the Biodesix De Soto, KS Laboratory and provides oversight of the business and technical ...

Socket.dev

VP - Laboratory Operations

De Soto, KS · On-site

$174 - $232/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

THE ROLE The VP, Lab Operations - Kansas will be primarily accountable for day-to-day Laboratory Operations in the Biodesix De Soto, KS Laboratory and provides oversight of the business and technical ...

Biodesix

VP - Laboratory Operations

De Soto, KS · On-site

$173K - $231K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The VP, Lab Operations - Kansas will be primarily accountable for day-to-day Laboratory Operations in the Biodesix De Soto, KS Laboratory and provides oversight of the business and technical ...

Biodesix

VP - Laboratory Operations

De Soto, KS · On-site

$174 - $232/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

The VP, Lab Operations - Kansas will be primarily accountable for day-to-day Laboratory Operations in the Biodesix De Soto, KS Laboratory and provides oversight of the business and technical ...

Davita Inc.

Division Vice President (DVP)

Kansas City, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the Vice President of Operations you will provide strategic, tactical and team leadership, counsel and direction to the field management of DaVita to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ...

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Nexdine Hospitality

Campus Vice President

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vice President of Campus Dining & Hospitality Location: Overland Park, KS Hours: Full Time Salary ... Develops guides a strategic business plan to direct operational performance and retention while ...

Nexdine Hospitality

Campus Vice President

Overland Park, KS

$120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vice President of Campus Dining & Hospitality Location: Overland Park, KS Hours: Full Time Salary ... Develops guides a strategic business plan to direct operational performance and retention while ...

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How much do vice president lab operations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president lab operations in Basehor, KS is $143,821.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,600.00 and $170,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vice president lab operations?

A Vice President of Lab Operations oversees the strategic and operational aspects of a laboratory or multiple lab locations. They ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and quality control while managing budgets, personnel, and technological advancements. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with other executives, and a focus on optimizing lab performance to support business objectives.

What are the main responsibilities of a vice president lab operations?

As a Vice President Lab Operations, your daily responsibilities typically include overseeing all laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing operational budgets. You will collaborate closely with scientific, technical, and administrative teams to implement process improvements and drive innovation in lab practices. Additionally, you are responsible for mentoring senior lab staff, handling resource allocation, and addressing any operational challenges that arise. This role often involves strategic planning and regular communication with executive leadership to align lab objectives with broader company goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vice president lab operations?

A Vice President Lab Operations should have extensive experience in laboratory management, strong leadership abilities, and a relevant advanced degree such as an MS or PhD in a scientific discipline. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), quality assurance protocols, and regulatory compliance frameworks like CLIA or CAP is crucial. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills enable effective leadership and collaboration across departments. These competencies ensure the seamless operation of lab functions, regulatory compliance, and achievement of organizational goals.

Vice President Lab Operations jobs near you
Infographic showing various Vice President Lab Operations job openings in Basehor, KS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,821 per year, or $69.1 per hour.

VP - Laboratory Operations

Biodesix, Inc.

De Soto, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

VP - Laboratory Operations
ABOUT US:
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.
Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.
Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.
For more information, please visit www.biodesix.com.
THE ROLE:
The VP, Lab Operations – Kansas will be primarily accountable for day-to-day Laboratory Operations in the Biodesix De Soto, KS Laboratory and provides oversight of the business and technical/operational functions of the Laboratory. Business functions include technical readiness and personnel support for Product Development and Services in the Clinical Laboratory.
This laboratory Leadership role also includes fulfilling the Technical Supervisor responsibilities for all licensed laboratory clinical testing activities from sample receipt through result generation, all product improvement planning and report development through approval, production planning, and oversight to the development of new diagnostic tests. This role is accountable for ensuring personnel technical training, CE compliance, site planning, hiring, and on-boarding in collaboration with the relevant cross-functional teams in the Biodesix Corporate Laboratory in Louisville, CO.
Appropriate designees may act as responsible delegates according to the established Roles and Responsibilities, including day to day responsibilities required for CAP/CLIA and NYS CLEP, as well as all state-specific requirements in which Biodesix is an approved test facility. This position is designated as a Laboratory Supervisor and is expected to meet the applicable qualification, oversight, and responsibility requirements under 10 NYCRR Part 58, as well as the responsibilities defined in HR S4.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Either directly, or by delegation shall be responsible for:
  • Supervision of all services and procedures performed by the Laboratory Operations or Development team located in the De Soto laboratory
  • Comply with the Laboratory Continuing Education program and all other business assigned Trainings required for performance of job requirements
  • Development and maintenance of procedures and protocols, including product and service improvements to assure the compliant function of the laboratory
  • Supporting the preparation and filing of reports of all development and testing procedures performed by the laboratory
  • Participate in the development and refinement of product and service requirements, implementation of test development within laboratory operations, including but not limited to the improvements, LIMS, test ordering and test report delivery, vendor selection and qualification
  • Draft, review, edit and complete study plans and technical documents (validation studies) required for various stages of feasibility, development, improvement and for regulatory submissions
  • Participation in Quality review meetings, including in Lab Action Board (LAB) meetings
  • Participation in opening and closing meetings with regulatory/quality agencies
  • Provide External Development client and other academic and medical collaborators consultative support (as required)
  • Perform all duties of a laboratory Technical Supervisor as required by applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
  • Contributes to Laboratory planning, budgets and forecasting
  • Contributes to planning and dissemination of company goals and objectives; for example, in clinical study design, new product development, strategic partnerships/collaborations, technology roadmap, publications and presentations
  • Executes efficiently against the overall goals of the company; for example, communication across departments regarding the status and challenges in the laboratory operation function
  • Presents at key scientific conferences in support of company objectives; examples include annual meetings of MSACL, ASMS, HUPO, as needed
  • All other duties as assigned
Leadership Responsibilities
  • Sets team strategy, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to organizational goals
  • Drives talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning
  • Provides ongoing feedback and conducts performance evaluations
  • Promotes a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging across the team and broader organization
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Demonstrated capability to mentor and develop junior team members is strongly desired
  • Record of accomplishment in managing Laboratory Operations in a clinical reference laboratory or pharmaceutical testing environment
  • Training in performing biological assays utilizing analytical chemistry and biochemical approaches
  • Experienced in proteomics tests with a focus on applications for the clinic
  • Experience establishing and managing a high complexity diagnostics laboratory
  • Experience managing all aspects of a laboratory, including budgets, organization
  • Demonstrated experience of compliance
  • Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring staff, directing laboratory personnel to develop skills necessary for performing operations in a diagnostics laboratory
  • Experience directing the daily operations of a high-complexity testing CAP/CLIA accredited testing laboratory
  • A background of ensuring departmental compliance with all Regulatory, Quality and other FDA regulations
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills including ability to write reports, business correspondence, and review technical procedure manuals and reports
  • Ability to prepare/present information to groups including regulatory agencies, business and technology strategists, clients, auditors, customers, investors, and the general public
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, business reports and governmental regulations
  • Ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems and provide solutions in situations where only limited concrete knowledge exists
  • Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company policies, procedures, and on-going business needs
  • Ongoing training will be provided to supplement key skills required to perform the functions of this position as applicable
EDUCATION amp; EXPERIENCE:
  • PhD or MD. Must have 10 years+ of post-graduate experience with significant regulatory interactions.
  • Eight or more years of laboratory operations experience at a senior level
COMPENSATION amp; BENEFITS:
    • Compensation Range $173,900 to $231,900 annually
    • Discretionary Bonus opportunity
    • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
    • Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account
    • 120 hours of annual vacation
    • 72 hours of paid sick time off
    • 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary Benefits
    • Employee recognition program
    Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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