Top 16 Laboratory director Jobs in Los Angeles County Ca

Laboratory Director
Harken Research —Pasadena, CA
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Email
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Interim Inpatient Laboratory Director
Clinical Management Consultants —Los Angeles, CA
- $143,220 - $185,660 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Inpatient
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Multi-Site Director, Laboratory - Full Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health —Glendale, CA
- $205,372 - $308,057 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Director, Laboratory Operations
City of Hope —Duarte, CA
- $71.37 - $119.18 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Doctor of Philosophy
PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $132,009.36 - $205,301.76 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- US work authorization
- Contracts
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Immunogenetics Laboratory Director, Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $276,400 - $553,100 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Program Director - Life Sciences
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $134,328.95 - $155,000.00 a year
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- University
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
cGMP Associate Director, Process Development
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Director, Cytogenetics
City of Hope —Irwindale, CA
- $115.94 - $193.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Quality Assurance Director
Certified Group —Burbank, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Team management
- Organizational skills
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Scientific Director, Center for Research in Women’s Health Science (CREWHS)
Cedars-Sinai —Los Angeles, CA
- $71,000 - $260,000 a year
- Medicine
- Computer literacy
- Windows
Director, Cardiac Non-Invasive (Echo) Laboratory
Cedars-Sinai —Los Angeles, CA
- $608,000 - $949,000 a year
- Medicine
- Inpatient
- Outpatient experience
Director of Client Development – Design‑Build & EPC Capital Projects (Life Sciences)
Design Group —Pasadena, CA
- $190,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
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Recruits Lab —United States
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 8 years
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Laboratory Director

Harken Research
Pasadena, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Instrumentation troubleshooting
Customer communication
Team leadership
High-performance liquid chromatographs
Managing laboratory teams
Bachelor's degree
Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Mass spectrometers (MS)
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Company Description

Harken Research is an ISO17025 accredited testing laboratory located in Los Angeles with two core business units: consumer product testing and pharmaceutical contract research. Within the consumer product testing unit dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics are the focus – with additional testing services catering to other industries. Our strengths are our ability to offer customized testing and problem solving to address client needs; excellent customer service; and quick turnaround times.

Summary

Harken Research is seeking an experienced Lab Director to serve as the senior scientific and technical authority within the laboratory. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused. The Lab Director will oversee senior scientists, lead technical troubleshooting and data review, guide complex investigations, and ensure the scientific integrity of laboratory operations.

The Lab Director will work closely with the CEO, CSO, and Lab Manager as part of the laboratory leadership team. This role is intended to fully own day-to-day scientific leadership, technical decision-making, data integrity oversight, and complex laboratory problem-solving.

This is a high-impact leadership role with direct visibility to executive leadership and significant influence over the future growth and scalability of the laboratory.

Duties

Scientific & Technical Leadership

Serve as the senior technical authority for the laboratory
Lead, mentor, and support senior scientists across HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS platforms
Provide high-level troubleshooting support for difficult analytical, instrumentation, chromatography, and data integrity issues
Guide scientists through complex root cause investigations and technical problem-solving
Review analytical data critically and identify issues related to chromatography, sample preparation, calibration, matrix interference, contamination, extraction efficiency, or instrument performance

Data Review & Quality Oversight

Serve as final scientific reviewer for laboratory data prior to client release
Work closely with QA leadership to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards, SOPs, and internal quality systems
Ensure analytical results are accurate, defensible, and scientifically sound
Support investigations involving OOS results, deviations, CAPAs, and technical client concerns

Client Investigations & Technical Communication

Serve as the primary technical lead for difficult client investigations and escalations
Participate directly in client calls and technical discussions regarding unexpected results, analytical limitations, or disputed findings
Communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and professionally to clients
Build client confidence through strong technical competency and responsiveness

Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with laboratory operations leadership, QA, and the CEO to improve laboratory efficiency and scalability
Help optimize scientific workflows, testing quality, and turnaround times
Partner with operations leadership on scientist development, technical training, and resource planning
Contribute to method development, continuous improvement, and expansion of laboratory capabilities

Qualifications

15+ years of analytical chemistry experience in a commercial, contract, or third-party testing laboratory environment
Deep hands-on expertise with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS instrumentation and troubleshooting
Extensive experience working within an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
Strong understanding of analytical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and laboratory investigations
Industry experience in dietary supplements, food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or related consumer products strongly preferred
Proven leadership experience managing scientists and leading technical teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable handling technically difficult client conversations professionally and confidently
Strong critical thinking and scientific decision-making abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field required
M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
Minimum 5 years hands-on HPLC experience.
Prior supervisory or management experience in a testing laboratory.
Experience in regulated environment (ISO 17025 strongly preferred).
Strong analytical troubleshooting foundation.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills (Critical to Success)

Highly technical and scientifically strong
Hands-on leader who enjoys troubleshooting and solving complex analytical problems
Able to move quickly and make sound scientific decisions in a fast-paced laboratory environment
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
Calm and professional under pressure

Ideal Background

Strong candidates may come from:

High-throughput analytical testing labs
Method development roles within regulated environments
Hybrid R&D + QC backgrounds
Dietary supplement, food, pharmaceutical, or contract testing labs

We value:

Scientific reasoning
Operational discipline
Clear communication
Calm under pressure
Willingness to be hands-on

Compensation & Benefits

$140,000 – $180,000/year (depending on experience)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
401k with company match
Opportunity for advancement

To Apply

Please email your resume along with cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

HPLC: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Pasadena, CA 91105 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Pasadena, CA 91105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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