Lab Director

Lab Director
Location: Bartlett, Tennessee (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time


The Lab Director is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient department management. This leadership role includes responsibility for budgeting, staff management, and technical oversight across laboratory services within an acute care setting.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for the laboratory
• Direct daily operations and ensure efficient workflow across all lab departments
• Lead, hire, discipline, and manage laboratory staff
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of laboratory testing
• Oversee laboratory technical development, implementation, and integration
• Support instrument acquisition, logistics, and laboratory information systems (LIS) integration
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align lab services with organizational goals
• Perform additional duties as required
Must-Have Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science
• 5+ years of hospital laboratory experience with management responsibilities
• Meets CLIA General Supervisor requirements
• Certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
Required Skills
• Budget management (operational and capital)
• Laboratory operations oversight
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Staff supervision and performance management
• Laboratory systems and process optimization
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
• Master's degree in Healthcare or Business-related field
• Prior Lab Director experience
• Advanced certifications (ASCP/NCA preferred)
Industry Experience
• Acute care hospital laboratory required
Education
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
Additional Notes
• Leadership role with full operational responsibility
• Relocation assistance available for strong candidates
• Interview travel reimbursement provided