Director of Laboratories, DOH

Salary

$ - $ Annually

Chester County, PA

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

N-

Department of Health

HL Bur of Labs

07/22/2026

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

32120

Non Union

P3

ST13

Bureau of Laboratories

110 Pickering Way

Lionville, Pennsylvania

19353

Amber Lontz

alontz

The Director of Laboratories with the Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) offers an exciting chance to guide high-impact scientific work that protects communities across the Commonwealth. This role leads major laboratory operations, advances testing programs, and strengthens systems that support public health every day. You drive progress by leading expert teams, shaping laboratory strategy, and supporting key statewide initiatives.

Step into a role where your leadership, energy, and vision push vital public health services forward.

This position directs laboratory operations, staff, programs, and policies for the Department of Health's Bureau of Laboratories. It involves major leadership decisions, oversight of scientific functions, and coordination with partners across the Commonwealth. As a Director of Laboratories, you will perform the following duties:

• Operational Oversight: Manage laboratory safety, testing programs, quality assurance, fiscal responsibilities, and personnel activities
• Strategic Leadership: Provide direction that guides laboratory goals, policies, and future planning
• Program Coordination: Work with divisions, bureau leaders, and external partners to ensure efficient laboratory operations
• Staff Supervision: Oversee employees, provide strategic direction, communicate assignments and expectations, and offer feedback
• Interagency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with public health bureaus, state laboratories, and national partners to solve problems and improve services
• Emergency Support: Assist with public health emergency response assignments when needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, during inclement weather or office closures. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Lionville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• You must meet the qualifications under the provisions of the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) for Laboratory Director (
  * 493.1443) at the time of hire.
• You must meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code
  * 5.21.88 and the Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Act at the time of hire.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.