Regional Hospital Lab Director

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings in Charlotte, NC is seeking a laboratory manager to lead hospital laboratories ensuring quality results and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, supervisory experience, and be certified by ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities include managing laboratory teams, ensuring adherence to procedures, and collaborating with medical leadership to meet operational goals. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in a high volume, large hospital environment.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and relevant state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct hospital laboratories to ensure quality results.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with medical directors and health system leadership.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Laboratory knowledge

Customer-focus communication

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the hospital laboratories within the market to ensure quality results, proper staffing, financial vitality, and foster a team environment.
• Ensure adherence and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures for sites within the designated market.
• Work closely with hospital administration and lab leadership to maintain financial objectives and explain laboratory variances.
• Ensure laboratories in the market perform within established metrics, identify root causes, and implement process improvements when necessary.
• Partner with Quality and oversee the implementation of new test methods and procedures at hospitals within the market.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, Professional Support Leaders, and Health System Leadership to meet provider and patient expectations.
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues promptly by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, laboratory managers, discipline directors, or corporate operations.
• Maintain compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc.) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing.
• Serve as the laboratory liaison and partner for other health system departments, promoting communication and teamwork.
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, corporate operations, direct reports, departmental staff, and inter‑departmental staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 5 years or more of clinical laboratory experience in a supervisory or management role.
• ASCP or AMT certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 5 years or more of experience leading microbiology, anatomic pathology, or clinical pathology.
• Proficient in laboratory knowledge and effective clinical laboratory management.
• Experience in a high volume, large hospital environment.
• Familiarity with new laboratory instrumentation and automation.
• Strong supply‑chain and expense‑control knowledge.
• Excellent customer‑focus communication skills when working with client leadership.
• Experience managing multiple locations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and relevant state regulations.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Proven success in training and developing technical and non‑technical staff.
• Leadership capabilities including emotional intelligence, excellent listening, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage performance, provide coaching, feedback, and mentoring.
• Problem‑solving ability with minimal supervision.
• Ability to balance business and employee needs.
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours, casual, intern, or temporary employees are eligible only for the 401(k) plan.
• Employees on a 7‑on/7‑off schedule receive all benefits except paid time off or flexible time off.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are based on the needs of the business and the qualifications and merits of the individual. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants with arrest or conviction records may also be considered in accordance with applicable law.