Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Director (Clinical Laboratory) | Permanent

Location: Junction, Texas

Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexibility required) + rotating weekend on-call

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $80,000 per annum

Position Overview

A rural acute-care hospital is seeking a hands-on Lab Director to lead daily laboratory operations while actively performing bench work. This is a working manager role ideal for a leader who balances administrative oversight with technical expertise. The Lab Director will supervise a small team and ensure high standards in quality, compliance, and patient testing services—especially within Blood Bank .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of the Clinical Laboratory
• Perform routine MT/MLT bench duties as needed (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank )
• Supervise and support 3 full-time techs and 1 PRN
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC , and state regulations
• Manage quality assurance, proficiency testing, and policy/procedure updates
• Oversee staffing schedules, training, competency assessments, and performance management
• Maintain inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination
• Participate in rotating weekend on-call coverage
• Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure efficient lab services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
• Prior laboratory leadership/supervisory experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Blood Bank
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance: CLIA, CAP, TJC
• Ability to work both administratively and technically in the lab

Preferred

• Previous experience in a rural or small hospital setting
• Experience managing small lab teams

If you’re a certified MT/MLS with leadership experience and strong Blood Bank expertise looking for a stable, impactful role in a close-knit hospital setting, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or send your resume directly to [your email] for immediate consideration.