Director of Lab Operations

Multi-Site Director of Lab Operations - Relocation offered 

We are seeking an accomplished Multi-Site Director of Lab Operations in Volusia County, Florida to lead the day-to-day technical, scientific, and operational performance of a large, high-volume, clinical laboratory. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, people leadership, operational strategy, and business performance.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Lab Operations, you will have the opportunity to shape laboratory strategy, develop high-performing teams, improve processes, and ensure exceptional quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical laboratory operations, establishing objectives, priorities, and performance goals.
• Use operational and performance data to identify opportunities, drive decisions, improve productivity, and enhance laboratory services.
• Manage operations within established budgets while identifying cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
• Standardize policies, procedures, and best practices across laboratory sites.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable federal, state, local, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor laboratory performance and provide leadership with operational, quality, and project updates.
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership and laboratory team.
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, workflow, performance management, hiring, promotions, and employee development.
• Develop educational initiatives that keep laboratory teams current on policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related science required.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, or MHA highly preferred.
• Medical Technologist certification through an approved registry required.
• Minimum of 7 years of laboratory management experience within an operation of similar size and complexity; 10+ years strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, improving laboratory operations, managing quality and compliance, and driving measurable performance improvements.
• If you’re an experienced laboratory leader looking for an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership and operational impact, we encourage you to apply.

Competitive Salary, benefit package & relocation offered.