Director of Laboratory
Executive Search Associates
IL, USA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Executive Search Associates is partnering with a healthcare organization to identify an experienced Laboratory Director for an acute-care hospital in Illinois. This leader will oversee clinical laboratory operations, including quality, compliance, financial performance, technical operations, and personnel management.
Description
The Laboratory Director will provide overall leadership for clinical laboratory services, ensuring effective operations and compliance with hospital standards and applicable regulatory requirements. This leader will also support standardization, quality improvement, and achievement of key financial, quality, and service performance measures.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of clinical laboratory operations.
Manage administrative, financial, technical, quality, compliance, and personnel activities.
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, ACHC, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Oversee laboratory policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, information systems, and quality assurance.
Support standardization and continuous improvement across laboratory operations.
Monitor financial, quality, and service performance.
Provide operational guidance to laboratory management and staff.
Perform routine laboratory testing when needed to support department operations.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field meeting CLIA requirements.
Minimum of five years of supervisory clinical laboratory experience.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP, or equivalent certification/licensure preferred.
Understanding of laboratory financial operations, accounting, and statistics.
Strong knowledge of quality control and laboratory compliance.
Master’s degree preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Contact
Are you an experienced healthcare laboratory leader ready to take on broader responsibility within an acute-care environment? This role offers the opportunity to lead laboratory operations, strengthen quality and performance, and make an impact across the organization.
At Executive Search Associates, our mission and our passion is bringing talented people together. For more information about this position or a confidential conversation about your career goals, CLICK HERE to schedule a meeting or contact Eric Falt : eric@letmeshutmydoor.com or 303-951-6378 .