Director of Laboratory

HiredFirst; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 91,980 - 124,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation assistance

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a senior-level Director of Laboratory in Ottumwa, IA, to lead and manage laboratory services while ensuring quality and compliance in diagnostic support. This on-site role requires critical thinking and effective leadership in a demanding clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science degree and has significant hospital experience, with a preference for previous Director-level experience. Partial relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or BA/BS in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or reference laboratory setting.
• Master's degree (MBA or MA/MS in a scientific discipline preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for laboratory operations.
• Ensure quality and compliance in diagnostic support delivery.
• Exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment in clinical environments.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Position

A hospital in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a senior-level Director of Laboratory to provide leadership and oversight for its laboratory operations. This is an on-site, in-person role at a medical facility in Ottumwa, IA. Partial relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The role.

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for the strategic and operational management of laboratory services, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective delivery of diagnostic support across the organization. This position requires the ability to exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with a high degree of independence in a demanding clinical environment.

What we're looking for.

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
• BA/BS in Medical Technology or a scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered)
• Hospital or reference laboratory experience
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MA/MS in a scientific discipline)
• Preferred: Previous Director-level experience

Compensation.

$91,980 - $124,173 per year