Lab Director / Laboratory Director in the Memphis, TN area

KA Recruiting Inc.

Tennessee, Memphis, United States
Permanent
Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Lab Director / Laboratory Director

Location: Memphis, TN area

Employment Type: Full-time, day shift

Responsibilities:

  • Run day-to-day hospital lab operations, ensuring all sections are staffed, running smoothly, and meeting turnaround times
  • Manage lab supervisors and staff, including hiring, scheduling oversight, coaching, addressing performance issues, and implementing discipline when necessary
  • Ensure lab quality and compliance by overseeing testing accuracy, handling audits, and maintaining CLIA standards
  • Own department budget, including operating and capital planning, cost control, and justifying purchases
  • Make decisions on lab systems and equipment, including instrument selection, issue troubleshooting, and coordination with vendors/IT
  • Act as the point of contact with hospital leadership, reporting performance, addressing operational issues, and aligning with...