... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
... lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly. * This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director ...
This laboratory is fully accredited by CAP and CLIA. They are looking to hire a permanent and ... Will report to the Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Director. This laboratory is offering a ...
This laboratory is fully accredited by CAP and CLIA. They are looking to hire a permanent and ... Will report to the Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Director. This laboratory is offering a ...
... lab in Rhode Island! Hours are full-time on the day shift for permanent/direct hire. Position ... Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, and local ...
... lab in Rhode Island! Hours are full-time on the day shift for permanent/direct hire. Position ... Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, and local ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. Provides day-to-day ... Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency with direct observation/evaluation of laboratory testing ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... the Manager / Director for approval Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
Providence, RI · On-site
$35.90 - $59.23/hr
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
Providence, RI · On-site
$35.90 - $59.23/hr
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
... Director for approval - Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential ... CLIA standards. National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical ...
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How much do clia lab director jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for clia lab director in Rhode Island is $123,477.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,800.00 and $135,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a CLIA Lab Director?
A CLIA Lab Director is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. They manage lab personnel, establish quality control procedures, and ensure accurate and reliable test results. The director must meet CLIA qualifications, which vary based on the lab’s complexity. Their role is critical in maintaining lab accreditation and patient safety.
What are the main responsibilities of a CLIA Lab Director on a day-to-day basis?
A CLIA Lab Director oversees all aspects of laboratory operations, including ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards, reviewing and validating test results, and managing quality assurance processes. They supervise laboratory staff, develop and implement policies and procedures, and collaborate with healthcare providers to support diagnostic needs. Directors are also responsible for staff training, equipment maintenance oversight, and responding to regulatory audits. This dynamic role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on involvement to maintain high standards in laboratory practice.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CLIA Lab Director position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a CLIA Lab Director, you need a strong background in laboratory science, leadership experience, and qualifications such as a doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD) with appropriate board certification. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), regulatory compliance tools, and proficiency in CLIA regulations are crucial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are essential for ensuring accurate testing, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative and efficient laboratory environment.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance (one or more donor screening platforms), and reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory serving multiple internal and external clients. This laboratory performs infectious disease and immunohematology testing relevant to blood and HCT/P donor screening as required by the FDA and New York State Department of Health.
Primary Duties:
Secondary Functions:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Qualifications
Required Education:
Lab Tech I:
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) required.
or
Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science, with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed. or, BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review). Must meet testing personnel requirements as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 for Highly Complex Laboratory.
Related Experience: Laboratory experience using cGMP.
Required Licenses / Certifications:
National Clinical Laboratory Certification (ASCP or equivalent) - must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
OR
Lab Tech II:
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
or
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS/MT)
or
Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science, with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed. or BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review). Must meet testing personnel requirements as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 for Highly Complex Laboratory.
Bachelor's degree (non-MLS) with at least 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical testing laboratory
or
Associate's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the requirements above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Licenses/Certification:
National Clinical Laboratory Certification (ASCP or equivalent national clinical certification).
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift
Schedule:
3rd shift: 4 - 10 hr. shifts; 8:00pm to 6:00am (Wednesday through Saturday)
Proposed pay rate:
Lab Tech I: $27.66/hr.
Lab Tech II: $30.80 - $33.00
Overview
Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance (one or more donor screening platforms), and reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory serving multiple internal and external clients. This laboratory performs infectious disease and immunohematology testing relevant to blood and HCT/P donor screening as required by the FDA and New York State Department of Health.
Primary Duties:
- Specimen Processing (Pre-analytic): Receive, label, and prepare samples for testing; ensuring proper handling and storage. Prepare and pack samples for send-out testing according to IATA shipping requirements.
- Perform Donor Screening Testing (Analytic): Performs testing and interprets data to generate test results on one or more donor screening platforms (serologic testing for viral markers, immunohematology, Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT/PCR), or additional viral screening assays), utilizes multiple laboratory information systems, and operates a variety of lab equipment according to established policies and procedures and reports results accordingly.
- This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
- Data Analysis (Post-Analytic): Performs primary record review of test records. Performs secondary record review once trained and competent, as assigned by supervisor.
- Documentation and Reporting: Ensures adherence to Good Documentation Practices by accurately documenting on all test records.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Recognizes and reports to department leadership problems encountered during performance of job tasks including unusual test results, discrepancy in test controls, or controls outside established normal limits. Documents Failed Runs, as applicable.
- Equipment Troubleshooting: Performs troubleshooting steps for equipment malfunctions. Follows equipment out of service procedure and documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications.
- Error Management: Documents when deviations from standard operating procedures (SOPs) are discovered. Assists with investigations and complies with corrective/preventative actions implemented.
- Inventory Management: Performs and documents inventory receipt procedures for test reagents and supplies according to established policies and procedures. Monitors and maintains adequate laboratory supplies.
- Quality Control: Performs and documents quality control procedures for test reagents (reagent prequalification) according to established policies and procedures. Maintains strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all processes.
- Equipment Maintenance: Performs and documents routine maintenance/calibration activities for all laboratory equipment on which the individual is currently trained. Follows laboratory policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Complies with all established policies and procedures including testing and reporting protocols, safety practices, donor and patient confidentiality policies, and personnel practices.
- Safety and Sanitation: Promotes and contributes to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOPs to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) I.e. safety shields/goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes. Promptly report all safety violation observations and/or safety concerns. Assures a clean and orderly work area including maintenance and efficient use of reagents, supplies and stored samples.
- Customer Service: Provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers. Promotes teamwork and communication both internally and externally.
Secondary Functions:
- Additional Regulatory Compliance: Satisfactorily performs assigned proficiency testing in the same manner as donor samples and always follows Good Manufacturing Processes, with attention to detail. Successful completes annual competency assessment programs and annual organizational training.
- Continuous Improvement: Complete required continuing education credits to meet national or state regulatory requirements
- Research and Clinical Trials: Participates in clinical trials and/or investigational studies of reagents, equipment, or new test methods.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of AABB, FDA and OSHA regulations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites.
- Comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.
- Working knowledge of LIS and BECS.
- Working Knowledge of all institutional and personnel policies, confidentiality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Skills:
- Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
- Written and oral communication skills and computer input/retrieval.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Accurate in transcription of numbers.
- Decision making.
- Demonstrate reliability and strong work ethic.
Abilities:
- Resolve problems and customer concerns.
- Maintain composure under pressure.
- Work in a team environment or independently.
- Work irregular hours or overtime as dictated by departmental needs.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Lab Tech I:
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) required.
or
Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science, with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed. or, BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review). Must meet testing personnel requirements as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 for Highly Complex Laboratory.
Related Experience: Laboratory experience using cGMP.
Required Licenses / Certifications:
National Clinical Laboratory Certification (ASCP or equivalent) - must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
OR
Lab Tech II:
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
or
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS/MT)
or
Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science, with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed. or BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review). Must meet testing personnel requirements as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 for Highly Complex Laboratory.
Bachelor's degree (non-MLS) with at least 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical testing laboratory
or
Associate's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the requirements above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Licenses/Certification:
National Clinical Laboratory Certification (ASCP or equivalent national clinical certification).
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift
Schedule:
3rd shift: 4 - 10 hr. shifts; 8:00pm to 6:00am (Wednesday through Saturday)
Proposed pay rate:
Lab Tech I: $27.66/hr.
Lab Tech II: $30.80 - $33.00
Overview
Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Rhode Island Blood Center
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Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Providence, RI, US
Year founded
1979