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Laboratory Director

Pompton Plains, NJ ยท On-site

$51 - $53/hr

Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, the Manager, Laboratory Operations will coordinate ... ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing ...

Laboratory Operations Director

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$112K - $146K/yr

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Director to join our team supporting multiple hospital partnerships ... Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees ...

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$30 - $34/hr

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How much do temporary laboratory director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary laboratory 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 Temporary Laboratory Director vs Laboratory Supervisor?

AspectTemporary Laboratory DirectorLaboratory Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant degree in science or healthcare, with leadership experienceRequires a degree or certification in laboratory sciences, with supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple labs or departments, often in healthcare or research settingsManages daily operations within a specific lab or department
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, research, and diagnostic labs for temporary leadership rolesCommonly employed in clinical and research labs for ongoing supervision

The Temporary Laboratory Director and Laboratory Supervisor roles both require scientific credentials and involve laboratory management. However, the Temporary Laboratory Director typically holds a higher-level leadership position overseeing multiple labs temporarily, while the Laboratory Supervisor manages daily lab operations within a specific department. The roles differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility, with the director position being more strategic and broad in oversight.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Laboratory Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,086 per year, or $60.6 per hour.
Laboratory Director

Laboratory Director

ATD Technology LLC

Pompton Plains, NJ โ€ข On-site

$51 - $53/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Duties:

  • Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, the Manager, Laboratory Operations will coordinate and oversee a wide variety of administrative, personnel and technical activities to ensure efficient operation of the Hospital Laboratory.
  • Initiates new procedures as well as study, refine and modify established methods and techniques.
  • Serves as a resource to the Leadership Team.
  • Addresses complaints regarding laboratory functions and work with the Leadership team as well as staff to resolve identified problems.
  • Provides direction and supervision to Section supervisors, Lead Technologists, and Technologists.
  • Oversees the operation of the Laboratory at Chilton Medical Center including Core Lab, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy and Point of Careย 
  • Strong emphasis on quality management and strategic thinking in Laboratory Management is important. This role acts as the on-site administrative resource for the laboratory team
  • Performs ongoing departmental monitoring to improve quality, workflow, staff productivity, and employee satisfaction and is responsible for the mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports
  • Compares and administers departmental budgets, coordinate objectives and goals designed to improve the fiscal and organizations operation of the laboratory
  • Responsible for daily operations of all sections of the laboratory including oversight of quality control, instrument maintenance, scheduling of personnel, policy interpretation and counseling, inventory and reference laboratory testing
  • Is specifically responsible for all projects assigned by the director, completes projects assigned, reports and evaluations within the requested time frame
  • Maintains a high quality work environment necessary for excellent patient care by ensuring the standards set forth by agencies of laboratory accreditation and licensure are met
  • Maintain professional working relationships with all other departments through proper communication techniques
  • Resolves problems by consulting with pathologists, other laboratory managers, technical coordinators, laboratory directors, and customer care team
  • Coordinates regularly scheduled team meetings with department supervisors, leads and staff; establishes other communication pathways and reviews for effectiveness
  • Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments.Availability
  • The Laboratory Manager is not required to be on-site at all times testing is performed. However, he/she must be available to the laboratory on an as needed basis to provide consultation via telephone or electronic means.ย 

Skills:

  • Must meet current CAP requirements for a laboratory supervisor
  • 5+ years in high complexity testing in CLIA/CAP environment
  • ASCP certification or equivalent
  • Minimum of six (6) years clinical laboratory experience which is inclusive of three (3) years of laboratory supervisory experience.ย 

Education:

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in medical technology, or in a physical, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science and
  • Masterโ€™s Degree (MBA, MHA) preferred

Schedule Notes:

  • Long Term Contract to Hire
  • AM Shift
  • 8am - 5pm
  • making themselves available as needed during after hours may also be required

Hours Per Day:

  • 7.50

Hours Per Week

  • 37.50

Department:

  • LAB-ADMINISTRATION

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified job seekers with our client programs while meeting all partiesโ€™ financial needs and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Private, Public and Government sectors across North America.

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.