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Entry Level Clia Lab Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lab Director

Ruston, LA · On-site

$85K - $111K/yr

Assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.) Population: Evaluates all results for appropriateness based on diagnosis, condition, age, sex, and previous ...

Lab Director

Ruston, LA · On-site

$85K - $111K/yr

Assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.) Population: Evaluates all results for appropriateness based on diagnosis, condition, age, sex, and previous ...

Lab Director

Ruston, LA · On-site

$85K - $111K/yr

Assures the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements (CAP, AABB, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.) Population: Evaluates all results for appropriateness based on diagnosis, condition, age, sex, and previous ...

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How much do entry level clia lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level clia lab director in the United States is $126,086.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Clia Lab Director vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntry Level Clia Lab DirectorMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsCLIA certification, often a relevant degree (e.g., Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science)Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories with oversight responsibilities, regulatory compliance, management tasksPerforming laboratory tests under supervision, assisting with testing procedures
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics, research facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics, research facilities

The Entry Level Clia Lab Director and Medical Laboratory Technician roles both work within clinical laboratory settings. The Lab Director oversees compliance and management, requiring higher credentials and certification, while the Technician performs testing under supervision. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in clinical laboratories.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Clia Lab Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $126,086 per year, or $60.6 per hour.

Pathology Physician Anatomic & Clinical - Physicians Only Apply - Perm

Necnic Group

Richmond, VA

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Medical Doctors Only Apply. A Pathology Physician Anatomic & Clinical practice is seeking a qualified physician for Richmond, VA. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD.

Locations - Richmond, Newport News, or Lynchburg, VA


Immediate opening for a part time, Contract Physician acting as the Center Medical Director / CLIA Lab Director or Backup Medical Director! Experienced physicians.

Seeking a Part time Contract Physician who will be responsible for ensuring donor suitability, product integrity, and the continued good health of donors through compliance with FDA regulations and our Donor Center SOP. You will not be seeing patients in this role, you will primarily be quality checking work and information and signing off on that. We do provide on-the-job training. The position requires just 4 hours per week and it is a perfect opportunity to earn additional income.
The center will be open limited hours in the beginning as it builds a donor base. Likely the hours will be 8am-5pm M-F. Eventually, the center should be open extended hours 7 days a week.
Because this is a new location, we will begin the contract by paying you your monthly stipend. As we get closer to the opening of the center, we will contact you to begin working 4 hours per week. You’ll receive the hourly rate for hours worked at this point.
Responsibilities:
Oversee EMT/LPN/RN (Physician Substitute) performing the following tasks:
1. Determine plasma donor suitability based on company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This includes:
1. Review of medical health histories
2. Physical assessment
3. Review of plasmapheresis procedure, hazards, potential adverse reactions, and specific immunization programs if applicable
4. Providing informed consent
5. Counseling of donors regarding deferrals
6. Documentation of interactions with donors
2. Review of donor treatment and suitability following adverse events related to plasmapheresis.
3. Provide training for donor center medical personnel including, Physician Substitutes and other Physician(s).
4. Review lab results, as required, and exercise independent judgment to determine donor’s future suitability.
5. Perform CLIA Lab Director responsibilities for Moderate Complexity Testing.
Requirements:
The positions require just 4 hours per week and are a perfect opportunity to earn additional income.
• Must be a graduate from a licensed medical or osteopathic school
• Specialty in Pathology is highly preferred
• Must be currently licensed in the state in which the center operates
• Must be available for phone calls during the hours that the center is open. (Typically limited to 3 calls per week or less).
• Must be CLIA certified for moderate complexity testing or be willing to complete the required coursework for such certification (estimated 20 hour course) within 6 weeks.
• Must be approved by the state licensing agency as the CLIA Medical Director for the donor center
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is one with a somewhat flexible schedule to visit our donor center every week (4 hours a week). This can be completed in one visit per week or multiple visits if they prefer to break it up.... but they must come at least once a week. Candidates will be detail oriented as they must review donor records. They will be professional and amicable as they will be working directly with our nurses/EMTs. Ideally, they will be available by phone during the hours the donor center is open in case the nurses/EMTs have questions (we try to limit phone calls as much as possible).
Distance to our donor center is very important. We seek physicians who live or work within 40 miles of the donor center.
Ideal candidates will have little to no actions under their license. Candidate should be asked to disclose any actions or malpractice suits on their license to be included with their submittal.