Laboratory Medical Director

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Laboratory Medical Director at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The ideal candidate will lead and oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with CAP accreditation while collaborating with clinical teams.

This role calls for an MD, DO, or MBBS with board certification in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology. The expected salary range is between $350,000 to $450,000 per year, adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MBBS required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• Experience in a leadership role within a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pathology Laboratory at Trinitas and oversee laboratory operations.
• Serve as subject-matter expert collaborating with healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with CAP accreditation and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance with CAP accreditation

Clinical collaboration

Consultation on cases

Cytopathology experience

Education

MD, DO, or MBBS

Board certification in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Job description

Laboratory Medical Director

Job ID: 1113963

Location: Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Opportunity Criteria: Specialty – Pathology; Profession – Physician (MD, DO, Resident)

Position: Medical Director, Laboratory

Role Summary: The successful candidate will lead the Pathology Laboratory at Trinitas, overseeing all laboratory operations, providing clinical direction, ensuring CAP accreditation, and collaborating with clinical staff and physicians. As a faculty member (Assistant or Associate Professor), the director will also consult on cases and participate in tumor boards. Subspecialty experience in cytopathology is desirable.

• Provide leadership for staff, including managers, supervisors, and senior technologists.
• Plan, organize, and direct laboratory activities.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert and consultant, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with CAP accreditation and maintain quality standards.
• Consult with clinical staff and participate in tumor boards.

Requirements: MD, DO, or MBBS required. Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP). Academic rank and compensation commensurate with qualifications and academic experience. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary range: $350,000 to $450,000 per year, expectations will vary based on qualifications and experience.