Salary: $133,810.00 - $182,182.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Bur of Labs
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 32120
Position Number: 00055658
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: P3
Pay Group: ST13
Bureau / Division Code: 00077301
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Laboratories
Worksite Address: 110 Pickering Way
City: Lionville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19353
Contact Name: Amber Lontz
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.
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Special Requirement: Will you meet the qualifications under the provisions of the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) for Laboratory Director (§493.1443) at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please provide your educational and experience qualifications for support in the text box below. If No, please mark N/A in the text box below.
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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If you meet qualifications based on experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement: Will you meet the Qualifications of Director under 28 Pa. Code §5.21.88 and the Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Act at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please provide your educational qualifications for support in the text box below. If No, please mark N/A in the text box below.If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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If you meet qualifications based on experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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