Director of Laboratory Services

Confidential Careers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Laboratory to lead laboratory services with a focus on high-quality clinical outcomes and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field, with experience in a hospital or reference laboratory environment. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting are essential. This role demands decisive leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and effective team management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Medical Technology or a scientific discipline required.
• Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a stressful healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall leadership and management of laboratory services.
• Maintain high-quality clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree (MBA, MA, or MS)

Job description

Overview

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of laboratory services. This role ensures high-quality clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership within a hospital or reference laboratory environment. The Director will work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare setting and is expected to exercise sound judgment and decisive leadership.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
• Minimum Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or a scientific discipline
• Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisive judgments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a stressful healthcare environment

Nice-to-Have / Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MBA, MA, or MS in a scientific or related discipline)
• Previous Director-level laboratory leadership experience