Core Laboratory Director

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Core Laboratory Director at Saint Francis Hospital provides executive oversight for the centralized core laboratory, driving efficient, high-quality diagnostic testing across departments and outreach sites.

Responsibilities include managing automated platforms, workflow optimization, staffing, QA, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with medical and leadership teams to ensure patient safety and timely decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field required.
• ASCP MLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory and 2 years directorship experience in high-volume labs.
• Experience with automation systems, middleware, and LIS platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, regulatory compliance, and QA programs preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or quality management training preferred.
• Master’s degree in healthcare admin or lab management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, financial, and strategic leadership for the centralized core laboratory.
• Oversee high-volume automated testing platforms and laboratory workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Medical Director, Supervisors, and leadership to meet standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Budgeting

Staffing management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemical, biological, or physical science

ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, laboratory management, or related field preferred

Lean Six Sigma or quality management training preferred

Tools

Laboratory automation systems

Middleware

LIS platforms

Analyzer integration

Job description

Responsibilities

The Core Laboratory Director provides administrative, operational, financial, and strategic leadership for the centralized core laboratory, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and timely diagnostic testing services that support multiple hospital departments, outreach programs, and affiliated sites.

This individual is 1) responsible for the oversight of high-volume automated testing platforms, laboratory workflow optimization, staffing management, quality assurance programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement 2) collaborates closely with the Laboratory Medical Director, Technical Supervisors, hospital leadership, and corporate laboratory leadership to ensure laboratory operations meet clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards 3) primary responsibilities include oversight of core laboratory disciplines such as chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation, pathology, microbiology, molecular, immunology and other automated testing platforms, including analyzer integration, laboratory information systems (LIS), middleware, and automation lines 4) ensures that laboratory services support timely clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, and patient safety, while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemical, biological, or physical science from an accredited institution required.
• ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory supervisory and 2 years of clinical laboratory directorship experience, preferably within a high-volume core laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory automation systems, middleware, and LIS platforms preferred.
• Experience managing high-complexity testing operations and regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory financial management, budgeting, and operational metrics preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or quality management training preferred.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, laboratory management, or related field preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf