Lab Director
Scientific Search · Denver, CO
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
Director, Drug Testing Services
Location: Denver, CO
Lead a high-impact scientific operation at the forefront of equine drug testing. My client is seeking an accomplished laboratory leader to shape strategy, advance analytical capabilities, ensure scientific integrity, and serve as a trusted expert to clients and industry organizations.
Why You Should Apply
- Lead a large, multifunctional scientific team
- Influence laboratory strategy, innovation, and growth
- Represent the organization at major industry events
- Serve as a recognized technical expert and expert witness
- Excellent compensation and benefit package!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead department strategy, personnel, training, and laboratory operations
- Direct method development, validation, technical review, and result authorization
- Ensure ISO/IEC 17025, HEAL, contractual, and regulatory compliance
- Guide client relationships, proposals, bids, and growth initiatives
- Present scientific findings and provide expert testimony
About You
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science, veterinary science, forensic chemistry, or related field
- Deep expertise in analytical chemistry and equine drug testing
- Active AORC Professional or Fellow membership
- Laboratory leadership, client-facing, and negotiation capabilities
- Expert witness and public-speaking expertise
How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to ava@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job #20031.
Location: Denver, CO
Lead a high-impact scientific operation at the forefront of equine drug testing. My client is seeking an accomplished laboratory leader to shape strategy, advance analytical capabilities, ensure scientific integrity, and serve as a trusted expert to clients and industry organizations.
Why You Should Apply
- Lead a large, multifunctional scientific team
- Influence laboratory strategy, innovation, and growth
- Represent the organization at major industry events
- Serve as a recognized technical expert and expert witness
- Excellent compensation and benefit package!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead department strategy, personnel, training, and laboratory operations
- Direct method development, validation, technical review, and result authorization
- Ensure ISO/IEC 17025, HEAL, contractual, and regulatory compliance
- Guide client relationships, proposals, bids, and growth initiatives
- Present scientific findings and provide expert testimony
About You
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science, veterinary science, forensic chemistry, or related field
- Deep expertise in analytical chemistry and equine drug testing
- Active AORC Professional or Fellow membership
- Laboratory leadership, client-facing, and negotiation capabilities
- Expert witness and public-speaking expertise
How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to ava@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job #20031.
Additional Details
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- US
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