Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director

Alexandria, Louisiana

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days
Compensation:

• Hourly Range: $47.10 – $70.66 (based on experience)

• Estimated Annual Range: $98,000 – $147,000

• Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a high-volume acute care laboratory environment. This role oversees all laboratory and phlebotomy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and efficient service delivery across multiple diagnostic disciplines.

This is a leadership opportunity for a laboratory professional ready to manage large teams, drive performance, and partner closely with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for laboratory and phlebotomy services

• Direct blood bank, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology operations

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and state regulatory requirements

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing models, and productivity metrics

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate laboratory leadership and technical staff (approximately 75 FTEs)

• Implement quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives

• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and executive teams to support clinical excellence

• Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys

Qualifications

Required

• Current State Medical Technologist License

• ASCP Certification (required)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related biological, chemical, or physical science

• Recent acute care laboratory leadership experience at the supervisor or manager level

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a hospital-based laboratory setting

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Experience overseeing large, multi-disciplinary laboratory departments

• Prior responsibility for budgeting, staffing optimization, and regulatory readiness

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with growth potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Education and certification assistance

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources

Ideal For

• Laboratory Managers or Supervisors ready to advance into a Director-level role

• Experienced Laboratory Directors seeking a stable, acute care leadership opportunity

• ASCP-certified Medical Technologists with strong operational and people leadership skills

Keywords 

Laboratory Director, Lab Director, Hospital Laboratory Leadership, Clinical Laboratory Director, ASCP Laboratory Director, Medical Technologist Director, Acute Care Laboratory, Blood Bank Leadership, Microbiology Lab Director

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