Laboratory Operations Leader

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Inc; Campbell (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Inc. seeks an experienced Laboratory Director to provide operational leadership across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology and phlebotomy within a busy clinical laboratory.

You will ensure CLIA compliance and accreditation, supervise staff, manage budget and inventory, drive quality assurance and safety programs, and collaborate with clinical teams to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years laboratory experience in non-waived testing.
• 2 years of supervisory laboratory experience in non-waived testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Current BLS certification.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for clinical laboratory services.
• Ensure CLIA compliance and accreditation standards.
• Oversee hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology testing and phlebotomy.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise laboratory personnel.
• Manage department budget and inventory.
• Coordinate safety programs and OSHA/CLIA compliance.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

BLS certification

Tools

LIS

Job description

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Inc. seeks an experienced Laboratory Director to provide operational leadership across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology and phlebotomy within a busy clinical laboratory.

You will ensure CLIA compliance and accreditation, supervise staff, manage budget and inventory, drive quality assurance and safety programs, and collaborate with clinical teams to maintain high standards of patient care.