Director of Laboratory Services - Madison Market

SSM Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison in Wisconsin is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead the laboratory operations, set objectives, plan staffing and ensure the department delivers high-quality clinical testing services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with extensive laboratory experience and concurrent supervisory experience. Will direct all lab areas, ensure QA/QC compliance, and participate in policy development and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Seven years' technical experience in a laboratory setting with two years' supervisory experience; or, with a Master's degree, five years' technical experience with two years' supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs all areas within assigned lab.
• Ensures QA/QC standards comply with CAP, CLIA, FDA and other guidelines.
• Directs or leads projects of complex scope.
• Develops quality improvement processes and performance improvement plans.
• Develops financial plan and attends committees.
• Develops policies, goals and objectives.
• Maintains safety and compliance in daily operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

People management

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (lab)

Job description

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

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Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Named 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 - Becker\'s Healthcare
• Named One of the World\'s Happiest Workplace 2025 – WorkL
• Named One of America\'s Best In-State Employers 2025 - Forbes
• Named One of America\'s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 – Newsweek
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SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization\'s 40,000 team members and more than 13,900+ providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God\'s healing presence to everyone they serve.

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves.

This position is NOT remote work eligible and will be based at St. Mary\'s Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Summary

Performs the leadership function of setting objectives, planning, staffing and director activities of the laboratory. Responsible for the department\'s overall delivery of service.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs all areas within assigned lab.
• Ensures compliance with QA/QC standards required by CAP, CLIA, FDA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Directs or works directly on projects of complex scope.
• Develops and implements quality improvement processes and performance improvement plans.
• Develops financial plan.
• Attends and participates in committees.
• Develops policies, goals and objectives.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree: Seven years\' technical experience in a laboratory setting including two years\' concurrent supervisory experience. Master\'s degree or higher: Five years\' technical experience in a laboratory setting including two years\' concurrent supervisory experience.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3401000007 Lab - General

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.