Director of Clinical Laboratory

Director of Clinical Laboratory opportunity in Northern Vermont—lead a high-performing hospital lab in a place that’s both scenic and full of community feel, where career growth meets genuine small-town charm and big-time impact .

As a Director of Clinical Laboratory, this healthcare organization offers a mission-driven, patient-first culture backed by measurable quality outcomes, modern analytics, and clinician-friendly tools; as a Lab Director you will join an innovation-forward leadership team.

Within the Laboratory, the Lab Director will guide a tightly integrated diagnostics lab that supports inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services with rapid turnaround, robust critical results communication, and continuous quality improvement; the laboratory team takes pride in Vermont’s scenic landscapes and a genuine community feel that translate into collaborative care, thoughtful service, and deep ties to patients and providers across the region.

The Director of Clinical Laboratory will report to senior hospital leadership with close collaboration alongside the pathology medical director, leading chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion services, and point-of-care testing; as a Lab Director, responsibilities encompass regulatory readiness, accreditation standards, LIS optimization, staffing and scheduling, budget and capital planning, KPI-driven performance, and mentorship of supervisors and bench scientists. Supported by friendly nurses and a diverse, interprofessional care team united around safe, reliable, patient-centered diagnostics.

Northern Vermont offers the ideal lifestyle for a Director of Clinical Laboratory seeking balance and adventure—four-season outdoor recreation from world-class skiing and snowshoeing to hiking, mountain biking, paddling, and leaf-peeping; farm-to-table cuisine, craft breweries, and local markets; strong schools and higher education access; short commutes, walkable villages, and excellent bikeability; varied housing options from historic neighborhoods to peaceful rural properties; a civically engaged, inclusive community spirit; clean air and water with abundant parks and green space; reliable healthcare access and senior services; expanding tech and green-economy job markets; broadband connectivity for modern living; convenient travel via regional airports and proximity to major Northeast corridors; and cozy New England architecture that frames vibrant main streets and quiet trails alike ❄️.

Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today—step into the role of Lab Director and turn possibility into practice.