Laboratory Director

Pride Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Laboratory Director to manage lab operations at Chilton Medical Center in New Jersey. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology and at least 5 years of experience in a high-complexity testing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing lab staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing departmental budgets. This contract role offers a competitive salary of $50 to $53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in high-complexity testing.
• Minimum 6 years clinical lab experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to provide remote consultation when off-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of lab operations at Chilton Medical Center.
• Manage the Core Lab, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, and Point of Care testing units.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.

Skills

High-complexity testing

Quality management systems

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP certification

Master’s Degree (MBA or MHA)

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $53.00/hr

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• Job Title: Laboratory Director (Manager, Laboratory Operations) $50 to $53 PER HOUR
• Client: Atlantic Health System
• Start Date: September 8, 2025
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week | 7.5 hours/day | 5 days/week
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, on-site with on-call/remote availability.

Education & Certifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a physical/chemical/biological science
• ASCP certification (or equivalent)
• Must meet CAP requirements for a laboratory supervisor
• Preferred:
• Master’s Degree (MBA or MHA)

Must-Have Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in high-complexity testing (CLIA/CAP-regulated environment)
• Minimum 6 years clinical lab experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory/leadership role
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems
• Proven skills in lab operations, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance
• Must be able to provide remote consultation when off-site

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Laboratory Director will oversee all aspects of lab operations at Chilton Medical Center, including:

• Managing the Core Lab, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, and Point of Care testing units
• Supervising lab staff: section supervisors, lead technologists, and technologists
• Implementing and evaluating quality control, productivity benchmarks, and lab workflows
• Managing department budgets, setting objectives, and improving cost-efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards
• Acting as the liaison between lab teams and hospital administration
• Providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and coaching to team members
• Overseeing projects, instrument maintenance, policies, and interdepartmental communication
• Resolving operational issues in collaboration with pathologists, directors, and support teams

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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