Laboratory Manager

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.