Director of Laboratory

Taphealthcare; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Laboratory in Ottumwa, Iowa. This senior leadership role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring clinical quality, and supporting patient care through reliable diagnostic services. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related field, with experience in hospital or reference laboratory settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under high-stress environments. Join to make an impactful difference in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement: BA or BS in Medical Technology or science‑based field.
• Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment.

Responsibilities

• Guide laboratory teams to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Support patient care through reliable diagnostic services.
• Oversee clinical quality, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related scientific discipline

Masters degree (MBA or MA/MS in a scientific discipline)

Job description

Were hiring a Director of Laboratory to lead laboratory operations and diagnostic services in Ottumwa, Iowa. This senior leadership role oversees clinical quality, operational performance, and regulatory compliance within a hospital or reference laboratory environment. The position is well‑suited for a laboratory professional with strong decision‑making skills who thrives in complex, high‑responsibility settings.

You'll be responsible for guiding laboratory teams, ensuring accurate and timely testing, and supporting patient care through reliable diagnostic services. If you bring a balance of scientific expertise, operational leadership, and calm under pressure, this role offers the opportunity to lead with impact.

At Tap Healthcare, we connect healthcare leaders with roles where their expertise strengthens systems and improves outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related scientific discipline

Minimum education requirement: BA or BS in Medical Technology or science‑based field

Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred

Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to function effectively in a high‑stress clinical environment and take appropriate action

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree (MBA or MA/MS in a scientific discipline)

Previous experience serving as a Laboratory Director or in a senior laboratory leadership role

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Why Join Us at Tap Healthcare

At Tap Healthcare, we place laboratory leaders in roles where their work directly supports patient diagnosis, treatment decisions, and quality care delivery. We partner with healthcare organizations that value accuracy, accountability, and leadership — giving you the platform to guide teams, improve processes, and ensure excellence in laboratory medicine.

Tap Healthcare is where laboratory leaders thrive — driving precision, stability, and trust across the continuum of care.