Director of Laboratory Services
Nurchure Staffing Solutions, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director of Laboratory Services
Location: Southern California
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Experience Level: 5+ years
Schedule: On-site, hospital-based
About the Opportunity: A highly respected and growing acute care hospital in Southern California is seeking a Director of Laboratory Services to provide hands-on leadership for its clinical laboratory operations. The organization is known for strong executive leadership, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to patient safety and operational excellence. This role is designed for a grounded, long-term leader rather than a consultant. The ideal candidate brings stability, strong people skills, and the ability to clearly define strategy while delivering measurable results across laboratory services.
What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations across multiple departments • Manage staffing, workflows, quality assurance, and compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, AABB, and DHS requirements • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and turnaround times • Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource utilization, and cost controls • Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory services, executive leadership, physicians, and external partners • Mentor, engage, and develop laboratory staff to support professional growth and retention • Prepare for and lead successful regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys • Align laboratory operations with organizational values focused on quality, compassion, and respect
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related biological science required • Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required • ASCP certification required • Minimum of five years of laboratory supervisory or management experience • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Extensive knowledge of laboratory regulations and inspection readiness • Reputation for professionalism, integrity, and collaborative leadership
Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Full benefits package • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates • Interview travel reimbursed
Ideal Candidate: • Hands-on, visible laboratory leader with a long-term mindset • Confident communicator who can articulate strategy and execution clearly • Trusted partner to clinical staff and executive leadership • Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
About the Opportunity: A highly respected and growing acute care hospital in Southern California is seeking a Director of Laboratory Services to provide hands-on leadership for its clinical laboratory operations. The organization is known for strong executive leadership, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to patient safety and operational excellence. This role is designed for a grounded, long-term leader rather than a consultant. The ideal candidate brings stability, strong people skills, and the ability to clearly define strategy while delivering measurable results across laboratory services.
What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations across multiple departments • Manage staffing, workflows, quality assurance, and compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC, AABB, and DHS requirements • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and turnaround times • Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource utilization, and cost controls • Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory services, executive leadership, physicians, and external partners • Mentor, engage, and develop laboratory staff to support professional growth and retention • Prepare for and lead successful regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys • Align laboratory operations with organizational values focused on quality, compassion, and respect
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related biological science required • Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required • ASCP certification required • Minimum of five years of laboratory supervisory or management experience • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Extensive knowledge of laboratory regulations and inspection readiness • Reputation for professionalism, integrity, and collaborative leadership
Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Full benefits package • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates • Interview travel reimbursed
Ideal Candidate: • Hands-on, visible laboratory leader with a long-term mindset • Confident communicator who can articulate strategy and execution clearly • Trusted partner to clinical staff and executive leadership • Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence