Laboratory Director

Lab DirectorClinical Laboratory Manager

A hospital-based healthcare organization in Northern West Virginia is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership for its clinical laboratory. This is a full-time, permanent direct-hire opportunity offering a salary of $104,582.40 to $156,852.80 annually, with a sign-on bonus available. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical laboratory background combined with demonstrated experience leading staff, managing laboratory operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving quality and performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for clinical laboratory services.

Oversee laboratory quality, productivity, staffing, workflow, and regulatory compliance.

Establish and maintain procedures for specimen processing, testing, quality control, and result reporting.

Ensure laboratory equipment and instrumentation meet established quality and performance standards.

Monitor departmental workload and make appropriate staffing and operational adjustments.

Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, corrective actions, and regulatory readiness.

Manage implementation of new testing methodologies, instrumentation, procedures, and laboratory programs.

Oversee employee orientation, training, competency assessments, continuing education, and performance management.

Support laboratory information systems and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Operate the department within established budgetary guidelines.

Collaborate with pathologists, hospital leadership, clinical departments, and other healthcare professionals.

Maintain compliance with applicable accreditation, safety, infection-control, and licensing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field

Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through ASCP or AMT

5 years of clinical laboratory experience

3 years of supervisory or laboratory management experience

Current state license where required

Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and management principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualification

Master's degree in Clinical Laboratory Management or a related field

Compensation

$104,582.40 to $156,852.80 annually

Sign-on bonus available

Comprehensive benefits package

Additional incentive and relocation information can be discussed with qualified candidates

Apply Today

If you are an experienced MLS/MT laboratory leader with a strong background in hospital laboratory operations and at least three years of supervisory or management experience, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Please submit an updated resume for additional information regarding the organization, schedule, benefits, and position.