Job Description
Key Job Details
Job Title: Laboratory Director (Manager, Laboratory Operations) $50 to $53 PER HOUR
- Client: Atlantic Health System
- Location: Pompton Plains, New Jersey, 07444
- Start Date: September 8, 2025
- Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week | 7.5 hours/day | 5 days/week
- Schedule: Monday& Friday, on-site with on-call/remote availability.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a physical/chemical/biological science
- ASCP certification (or equivalent)
- Must meet CAP requirements for a laboratory supervisor
- Master Degree (MBA or MHA)
Must-Have Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience in high-complexity testing (CLIA/CAP-regulated environment)
- Minimum 6 years clinical lab experience , including 3+ years in a supervisory/leadership role
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems
- Proven skills in lab operations , staff supervision , and regulatory compliance
- Must be able to provide remote consultation when off-site
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Laboratory Director will oversee all aspects of lab operations at Chilton Medical Center, including:
- Managing the Core Lab, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, and Point of Care testing units
- Supervising lab staff: section supervisors, lead technologists, and technologists
- Implementing and evaluating quality control , productivity benchmarks, and lab workflows
- Managing department budgets , setting objectives, and improving cost-efficiency
- Ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP , and other regulatory standards
- Acting as the liaison between lab teams and hospital administration
- Providing mentorship , performance evaluations, and coaching to team members
- Overseeing projects , instrument maintenance, policies, and interdepartmental communication
- Resolving operational issues in collaboration with pathologists, directors, and support teams
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Remote work, Monday to Friday,