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Prime Healthcare

Lab Director

Olympia Fields, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Responsibilities The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality ...

KA Recruiting Inc.

IRL Lab Director

Douglasville, GA · On-site

$94K - $123K/yr

IRL Lab Director opening at a beautiful facility in the Douglasville, GA area - Must be SBB MANY different shift options available! Details: * full time, permanent position * extremely competitive ...

Merieux NutriSciences

Lab Director

Salida, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit ...

Prime Healthcare

Lab Director

Olympia Fields, IL · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality improvement, technical, and ...

Olympia Fields Hospital

Lab Director

Olympia Fields, IL · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

Responsibilities The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality ...

Merieux NutriSciences

Lab Director

Salida, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit ...

Community Health Systems

Cath Lab Director

Key West, FL · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Job Summary The Director, Cath Lab is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including planning, organizing, and overseeing all ...

Lancesoft INC

Clinical Lab Director

Junction, TX · On-site

$80K/yr

The Clinical Lab Director oversees operations within a clinical laboratory, ensuring efficient management, regulatory compliance, and high standards in quality control. This role primarily focuses on ...

Mayo Clinic

REI Lab Director

Rochester, MN

$127K - $272K/yr

Qualifications This position requires certification as a High Complexity Lab Director (HCLD) as defined by the American Board of Bioanalysis. Membership in the Society for Assisted Reproductive ...

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How much do lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab director?

To thrive as a Lab Director, you typically need an advanced degree in a scientific discipline, extensive laboratory experience, and strong management skills. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance protocols like CLIA or CAP, and quality assurance tools is crucial. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective lab operations, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of scientific integrity and safety.

What are some common challenges a lab director faces when managing a multidisciplinary team?

Lab Directors often oversee teams composed of scientists, technicians, and administrative staff from diverse backgrounds. A key challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these disciplines, especially when balancing research priorities with regulatory compliance and resource allocation. Building a culture of transparency and continuous improvement helps address these challenges, as does providing ongoing professional development to team members. Proactively managing conflicts and aligning the team's goals with the lab's overall mission are also crucial responsibilities.

How much does a lab director make in the US?

A lab director in the US typically earns between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. Salaries can be higher in specialized fields such as clinical or research laboratories, especially with advanced certifications and management responsibilities.

What does a lab director do?

A lab director oversees the operations, management, and safety of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. They coordinate research activities, supervise staff, and may be involved in budgeting, equipment maintenance, and reporting. Strong leadership, scientific expertise, and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Lab Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,086 per year, or $60.6 per hour.

Lab Director

Prime Healthcare

Olympia Fields, IL • On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Prime Healthcare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 289 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

648th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Responsibilities

The Lab Director is responsible for the overall management of the clinical laboratory and/or multiple departments including, administrative, financial, compliance, quality improvement, technical, and personnel activities in accordance with established hospital and department policies and standards. Provides operational guidance to local site management. Ensures system integration of department structure, policy, procedure, information technology, supply chain, Human Resource, and quality assurance. Secure compliance of laboratory service with local, state, federal (CLIA), and other regulatory agency (CAP, TJC, ACHC) standard. Takes on special projects or other assignments and completes them within timeframe. Meet and consults with Corporate Laboratory Operations Leadership for policies, procedures, forms, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and LIS. Promotes standardization throughout the system. Ensure laboratories will meet or exceed established corporate/site KPIs in finance, quality, and service. Perform routine laboratory testing to support the department as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field to meet requirements of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) required.
  • Possession of a valid license or certificate of Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory clinical laboratory experience required.
  • General Accounting and statistics and financial operating experience
  • Quality Control and quality tools management courses desired.
  • LEAN Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Master’s Degree preferred.
Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

  • paid time off
  • a 401K retirement plan
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • tuition reimbursement
  • many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits and other forms of compensation, is $85,280 to $123,510 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Full Time

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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