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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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Salary : $98,000 - $147,000