Join Microba as our Laboratory Director, based in Brisbane, Qld.
You will lead our NATA/ISO ***** accredited diagnostic laboratory as we scale.
This is an executive role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with a seat on the leadership team and a clear mandate over production, quality and regulatory decisions.
The laboratory is lean and the team is close.
You will inherit a strong accreditation record and real scope to shape how the function is structured, resourced and run.
Key responsibilities
Operational leadership of the diagnostic laboratory: sample throughput, turnaround times and capacity, scaling with commercial growth
Our NATA ISO ***** *****) accreditation and ISO ***** in-house IVD certification, and support for concurrent CAP accreditation application
Ongoing compliance with NPAAC standards and TGA/ARTG requirements for in-house diagnostic tests
A modernisation and productivity agenda: retiring legacy practices, reviewing and implementing laboratory technology upgrades including sequencing platforms, and integrating new instruments and automation into systems
The translation of new tests from development into routine, commercialised diagnostic service, working with Product, Bioinformatics and Commercial teams
The laboratory budget, equipment and consumables planning, and supplier relationships
Leadership of the laboratory team, including building technical autonomy and succession depth, and developing others toward eligibility as NATA Authorised Representatives or TGA nominated Responsible Persons
Input to company strategy and executive decision-making, including a two to five year roadmap for the laboratory, with visibility to the Board
About you
A PhD relevant to diagnostic or molecular microbiology, or a Fellowship (for example FFSc RCPA, FAIMS, FASM) in a relevant discipline




At least 5 years' relevant medical or diagnostic laboratory experience, including senior leadership
Proven experience leading a NATA/ISO ***** accredited medical or diagnostic laboratory at volume and pace, including leading, not just maintaining, accreditation and quality systems through growth or change
A current CPD record meeting NPAAC requirements and demonstrating recency of practice
A track record of modernising laboratory operations and building capability in a team, and comfort challenging legacy ways of working
The judgement to form and defend an evidence-based view of what the laboratory should look like, and to partner confidently with the executive team
Advantageous
Experience with CAP accreditation or CAP-accredited laboratories
Prior experience as a nominated NATA or TGA signatory, or as a Laboratory Director
Hands-on experience implementing and integrating new laboratory technology, instrumentation or automation
Experience in a scaling biotech or diagnostics commercial environment, including international expansion
Personal attributes
Empathy and excellent communication skills
Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities
Adaptability and a problem-solving mindset
Attention to detail, with a focus on quality and professionalism
About us
Microba is a clinical diagnostics company harnessing the microbiome's profound potential to transform people's health.
We are ASX-listed, with operations in Australia and the United Kingdom, delivering clinical-grade microbiome testing to consumers, healthcare professionals and researchers.
Behind every test sits a growing proprietary database of human microbiome data, supporting new approaches to chronic disease.
At Microba you will be part of the biotechnology industry at a genuinely interesting stage of its growth.
You will have the prospect to directly impact healthcare and contribute to meaningful health solutions.
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📌 Laboratory Director (Queensland)
🏢 Microba
📍 Queensland