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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for high complexity clinical laboratory director in the United States is $64.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.13 and $74.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a high complexity clinical laboratory director?

A High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations of a clinical laboratory that conducts high complexity testing, as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). This role involves ensuring that the laboratory complies with regulatory requirements, maintains quality control, and delivers accurate and timely test results. The director typically holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field and may be board-certified. They also supervise laboratory personnel, manage budgets, and implement policies to ensure patient safety and effective laboratory functioning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a high complexity clinical laboratory director?

To thrive as a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director, you need advanced knowledge of laboratory medicine, regulatory compliance, and management, typically supported by a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or DO) and board certification (e.g., ABCC, ABMM, ABB, or ABP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control software, and accreditation standards such as CLIA is vital. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in overseeing teams and ensuring accurate results. These competencies are crucial for maintaining high standards of laboratory operations, patient safety, and regulatory adherence.

What are some common challenges faced by a high complexity clinical laboratory director, and how can they be addressed?

High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Directors often encounter challenges such as ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high testing quality, and managing a multidisciplinary team. Staying up-to-date with evolving standards from organizations like CLIA and CAP is essential, as is fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. Effective communication and strong leadership skills help in addressing staff concerns, streamlining workflows, and ensuring that the laboratory operates smoothly under strict timelines and accuracy requirements.

What is the difference between High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director vs Clinical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectHigh Complexity Clinical Laboratory DirectorClinical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsMedical or doctoral degree, certification (e.g., ASCP), and administrative credentialsBachelor's or master's degree in medical technology or related field, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory testing, analyzes samples, reports results
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, reference labs, clinics with administrative oversightClinical labs, hospitals, diagnostic labs performing testing

The High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director holds a leadership role with administrative and regulatory responsibilities, while the Clinical Laboratory Scientist focuses on performing and analyzing laboratory tests. Both roles require certification and work within clinical laboratory settings, but the director manages operations and compliance, whereas the scientist conducts testing and reports results.

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Infographic showing various High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,713 per year, or $64.3 per hour.

Clinical Laboratory Consultant

Honolulu, HI • On-site

The Tatitlek Corporation
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about The Tatitlek Corporationexternal

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
Serves as the Clinical Laboratory Lead Consultant for laboratories performing high complexity clinical analysis accredited under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serves as the Clinical Laboratory Consultant for laboratories performing high complexity clinical analysis accredited under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP).
  • Serves as a subject matter expert and provides expert consultation services with technical advice and guidance on matters relating to the quality of the clinical test results reported and their interpretation.
  • Ensure that the laboratories' clinical program is in compliance with the CLIP requirements and the laboratories' quality management system.
  • Ensure that clinical testing developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
  • Ensure that the quality control (QC) and quality assessment (QA) programs are maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and recommend/develop corrective action plans when necessary to address deviations in the QC/QA program.
  • Provide briefings as appropriate upon request within their region.
  • Maintains clear lines of communication with the Lab Managers/Directors for awareness and feedback.
  • Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • The laboratory consultant, if qualified, may perform the duties of the clinical consultant, and assist the testing personnel, or delegate these responsibilities to personnel.
  • If the laboratory consultant reapportions performance of his or her responsibilities, he or she remains responsible for ensuring that all duties are properly performed.
  • The laboratory consultant must be accessible to the laboratory to provide onsite, telephone or electronic consultation as needed.
  • Ensure that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
  • Ensure that the physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
  • Ensure that the test methodologies selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care;
  • Ensure verification procedures used are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other pertinent performance characteristics of the method; and
  • Ensure laboratory personnel are performing the test methods as required for accurate and reliable results;
  • Ensure that the laboratory is enrolled in an HHS-approved proficiency testing program for the testing performed and that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under subpart H of this part; the results are returned within the timeframes established by the proficiency testing program; all proficiency testing reports received are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory's performance and to identify any problems that require corrective action; and an approved corrective action plan is followed when any proficiency testing result is found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
  • Ensure that the quality control and quality assessment programs are established and maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur.
  • Ensure the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system.
  • Ensure that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory's established performance characteristics are identified, and that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
  • Ensure that reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.
  • Ensure that consultation is available to the laboratory's clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions.
  • Ensure the consultation regarding high complexity test performance by testing personnel qualified under § 493.1489(b) (4) as provided.
  • Ensure a sufficient number of laboratory personnel with the appropriate education and either experience or training are supporting the lab to provide appropriate consultation, properly oversee and accurately perform tests and report test results in accordance with the personnel responsibilities described in this sub- part. If not, is to bring this to the Government COR attention immediately for potential action.
  • Ensure that prior to testing samples, all personnel have the appropriate education and experience, receive the appropriate training for the type and complexity of the services offered, and have demonstrated that they can perform all testing operations reliably to provide and report accurate results.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are established for monitoring individuals who conduct pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing to assure that they are competent and maintain their competency to process specimens, perform test procedures and report test results promptly and proficiently, and whenever necessary, identify needs for remedial training or continuing education to improve skills.
  • Ensure that an approved procedure manual is available to all personnel responsible for any aspect of the testing process.
  • Specify, in writing, the responsibilities and duties of each consultant and each lead, as well as each person engaged in the performance of the pre-analytic, analytic, and post- analytic phases of testing, that identifies which examinations and procedures each individual is authorized to perform, whether supervision is required for specimen processing, test performance or result reporting and whether supervisory or director review is required prior to reporting patient test results.
  • The clinical laboratory consultant responsibilities include providing consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results.
  • The clinical laboratory consultant must;
    o Be available to provide consultation to the laboratory's clients
    o Be available to assist the laboratory's clients in ensuring that appropriate tests are ordered to meet the clinical expectations
    o Ensure that reports of test results include pertinent information required for specific patient interpretation; and
    o Ensure that consultation is available and communicated to the laboratory's clients on matters related to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Option 1: Be a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State in which the laboratory is located and be certified in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or possess qualifications that are equivalent to those required for such certification.
  • Option 2: Be a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State in which the laboratory is located and have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialty of virology.
  • Option 3: Have an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialty of virology.
  • Option 4: Have earned a master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialty of virology.
  • Option 5: Have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution and have at least 4 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialty of virology.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates, supervises, and/or manages support personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL:
Up to 20%.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.
BENEFITS:
For more information please visit https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/
Salary
$180,000.00+ DOE

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