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Lifepoint Health

Director of Laboratory

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

... management to maintain a high quality and positive workplace environment with minimum turnover ... Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're ...

Lifepoint Health

Director of Laboratory

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

... management to maintain a high quality and positive workplace environment with minimum turnover ... Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're ...

Eurofins

Supervisor - Proximate II

Des Moines, IA · On-site

... Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing ... keep Laboratory Manager informed of deviations from expected normal to include situations where ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Development Laboratory Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Laboratory Manager, you need expertise in laboratory management, scientific research methodologies, and a relevant science degree, often at the master's or PhD level. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance standards, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, high-quality research outcomes, and a safe, collaborative laboratory environment.

What is the difference between Development Laboratory Manager vs Research Scientist?

AspectDevelopment Laboratory ManagerResearch Scientist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biology, or related fields; management experience often preferredTypically requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline
Work EnvironmentLaboratory overseeing development projects, managing staff, and ensuring complianceConducts experiments, data analysis, and scientific research in labs or field settings
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical companies focusing on product developmentAcademic institutions, research centers, and industry R&D departments

The Development Laboratory Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, managing teams, and ensuring project progress, while the Research Scientist primarily conducts scientific experiments and research. Both roles require strong scientific credentials, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and project management within a development setting.

What does a Development Laboratory Manager do?

A Development Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory focused on research and product development. They are responsible for managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Additionally, they often collaborate with research teams, manage budgets, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within scope. Their role is crucial in driving innovation and supporting the organization's research objectives.

How does a Development Laboratory Manager typically collaborate with research teams and other departments?

A Development Laboratory Manager plays a central role in coordinating between research scientists, technicians, and cross-functional departments such as quality assurance, production, and regulatory affairs. They facilitate communication to ensure that experimental protocols align with project goals, and often organize regular meetings to discuss progress and troubleshoot challenges. By managing resources and timelines, they help streamline workflow and foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation and efficient product development. This collaborative structure not only enhances project outcomes but also provides team members with opportunities to contribute ideas and develop professionally.
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Director of Laboratory

Director of Laboratory

Lifepoint Health

Ottumwa, IA • On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 258 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

749th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters 

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Laboratory joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Laboratory who excels in this role:

  • Is responsible for successful team-building within the laboratory and hospital
  • Ensures responsibility for the overall financial strategy of the laboratory to meet established goals
  • Ensures regulatory and accrediting agency compliance by developing, integrating, coordinating, and providing ongoing support for compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Ensures the continued growth of the reference laboratory and hospital by actively utilizing client recruitment, retention, customer relations and marketing strategies.
  • Is responsible for employee relations, recruitment and retention of employees, and all aspects of human resource management to maintain a high quality and positive workplace environment with minimum turnover.
  • Ensures excellent delivery of customer service to all laboratory clients, coordination of laboratory services and processes with those of ORHC and its departments.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for 

  • Education: BA/BS in Medical Technology or scientific discipline.  Preferred Education: MBA or MA/MS in scientific discipline. (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered).
  • Experience: 5 years Supervisory/Mgmt.  Preferred Experience: 8 years Supervisory/Mgmt. in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
  • License/Certification: ASCP or AMT

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

EEOC Statement

"Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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