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Director of Laboratory

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Director of Laboratory
Ottumwa, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Director of Laboratory is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of laboratory services. This role ensures high-quality clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership within a hospital or reference laboratory environment. The Director will work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare setting and is expected to exercise sound judgment and decisive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for laboratory services
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
  • Oversee laboratory operations, staffing, workflows, and performance outcomes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, and clinical teams
  • Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning
  • Lead, mentor, and develop laboratory management and staff
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
  • Minimum Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or a scientific discipline
  • Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisive judgments
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a stressful healthcare environment
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree (MBA, MA, or MS in a scientific or related discipline)
  • Previous Director-level laboratory leadership experience

Recruiter Submission Template


Full Name:
Bachelor of Science Degree Completed? (Yes/No - Degree, University, Year):
BA/BS in Medical Technology or Scientific Discipline? (Yes/No - details):
Master's Degree (MBA / MA / MS): (Yes/No - details):
Total Years of Laboratory Experience:
Hospital or Reference Laboratory Experience: (Yes/No - details):
Total Years of Laboratory Leadership / Management Experience:
Previous Director-Level Laboratory Experience: (Yes/No - details):
Experience Managing Laboratory Operations, Staffing, and Budgets: (Yes/No - brief details)
Experience with Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance: (CAP / CLIA / Joint Commission - details)
Ability to Work Independently in a High-Stress Environment: (Yes/No):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Ottumwa, IA? (Yes/No)
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