Laboratory Director

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Director to lead and oversee our high complexity clinical laboratory operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the highest standards of laboratory testing, compliance, quality assurance, and team leadership. Your expertise will drive the development and implementation of laboratory procedures, manage staff, and uphold regulatory standards to deliver accurate, timely results that support patient care and scientific discovery. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader passionate about advancing laboratory excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with COLA and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) regulations and other relevant standards.
• Supervise laboratory staff, including medical technologists, technicians, phlebotomists, and support personnel; foster a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Oversee laboratory testing processes across various disciplines such as clinical chemistry, hematology, PCR, RNA extraction, DNA isolation, and Toxicology.
• Manage laboratory quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and proficiency testing programs to maintain accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, processing, storage, and disposal in accordance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation through laboratory information systems (LIS), document management systems, and data collection tools to support audit readiness and operational transparency.
• Lead efforts in laboratory compliance management by implementing policies aligned with CLIA regulations, hospital standards, and accreditation bodies; conduct internal audits regularly.
• Oversee inventory management of medical laboratory equipment and supplies; coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on assay development for clinical trials or research projects; interpret complex data sets to inform clinical decisions or scientific conclusions.
• Manage schedule planning for staff shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage where necessary; optimize workflow efficiency across all laboratory functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical laboratory setting with extensive knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success supervising multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment; experience managing staff schedules and performance evaluations.
• In-depth understanding of COLA and CLIA regulations, laboratory compliance standards, quality management systems (QMS), and laboratory information management systems (LIS).
• Hands-on experience with medical laboratory equipment such as analyzers for chemistry and hematology testing.
• Excellent data management skills including familiarity with document management systems and data collection tools; ability to analyze complex datasets accurately.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, vital signs measurement techniques, blood sampling procedures, and clinical supervision practices within hospital or clinical settings.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail; ability to adapt quickly to evolving regulatory requirements.

Join us as we lead the way in advancing healthcare through innovative laboratory science! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and scientific progress alike. All roles are paid positions dedicated to supporting your professional growth within a dynamic team focused on excellence in medical diagnostics.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person