Laboratory Director: Lead Lab Strategy & Compliance

Baptist Health System, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee the technical and administrative operations of the hospital's clinical laboratories, pathology, transfusion service, and outpatient lab.

The role requires budgeting oversight, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and strong people leadership to ensure safe, high-quality lab services and staff development. Candidates should hold a clinical laboratory science degree; advanced degrees are preferred, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• Master of Science or Doctoral level degree in a clinical laboratory science or MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of laboratory leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and administrative operations of the laboratory, pathology, transfusion service, and outpatient lab.
• Develop and monitor annual lab budgets; ensure alignment with objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Provide people leadership and staff development.
• Lead lab planning and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master's or Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science or MBA

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee the technical and administrative operations of the hospital's clinical laboratories, pathology, transfusion service, and outpatient lab.

The role requires budgeting oversight, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and strong people leadership to ensure safe, high-quality lab services and staff development. Candidates should hold a clinical laboratory science degree; advanced degrees are preferred, and experience in