Associate Director, Laboratory Services & Operations

Waterbury Health Operations Corp; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The UConn Health Community Network, anchored by Waterbury Hospital, seeks a Laboratory Services leader to support and direct laboratory operations under the Laboratory Director and Medical Director Pathology. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate staffing, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality laboratory services to inpatients, outpatients, and outreach programs.

A Bachelor's degree and MT/CLS certification are preferred; strong communication and QA focus is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field preferred.
• MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct laboratory functions under the Laboratory Director to align with hospital goals and services.
• Plan, implement and maintain a staffing schedule to ensure optimal delivery of laboratory services for inpatients, outpatients and outreach.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff; process employment paperwork and promotions.
• Staff all shifts to ensure quality service and appropriate coverage across all units.
• Collaborate with Directors to address disciplinary actions and follow-up procedures.
• Oversee payroll preparation and attendance systems.
• Interface with HIS/LIS systems and train staff; promote new laboratory services and business expansion.
• Maintain QC/CQI programs and ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission standards.
• Work with medical directors to ensure regulatory compliance and service quality across the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory management

Staff scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) certification

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

Job description

The UConn Health Community Network, anchored by Waterbury Hospital, seeks a Laboratory Services leader to support and direct laboratory operations under the Laboratory Director and Medical Director Pathology. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate staffing, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality laboratory services to inpatients, outpatients, and outreach programs.

A Bachelor's degree and MT/CLS certification are preferred; strong communication and QA focus is