Medical Lab Director Jobs in Boston, MA

A Medical Laboratory Director in the med tech industry is responsible for overseeing the operations, management, and safety of the laboratory. They play a critical role in ensuring that the lab complies with all regulatory standards and protocols, continuously improving the quality of lab services, implementing new technologies, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. A Medical Lab Director also supervises lab staff, conducts performance evaluations, and provides educational and growth opportunities to the team. They are also involved in managing budgets, developing and implementing policies and guidelines, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of test results.

Key skills for this position include strong leadership and managerial abilities, excellent communication skills, knowledge in laboratory procedures and equipment, and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Familiarity with healthcare laws and regulations as well as quality control procedures is also crucial. They should have a Doctoral degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field and some professional certifications like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM). Some job roles a person may have before becoming a Medical Lab Director include Medical Lab Technologist, Senior Medical Technologist, or Lab Supervisor.

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Clinical Laboratory Team Lead

  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

$10,000 sign on bonus (external candidates only) Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy...

Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago

workflow of the Mobile Phlebotomy staff....

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Blood Bank

  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago

$15,000 sign on bonus (external candidates only) Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy...

Clinical Laboratory Manager - Blood Bank Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago

This Laboratory Manager will be responsible for: Managing the supervisors/staff of lab section(s), ensuring all work performed in the section(s) is accurate and completed within established or...

Phlebotomy Supervisor - Inpatient

  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Print Pending Logs at change of shifts Work w/ Client Services or Specimen processing regarding issues Address Any Patient Compliants or issues immediately & Document in Teams. - Helps in processing...

Phlebotomy Supervisor - Outreach

  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Print Pending Logs at change of shifts Work w/ Client Services or Specimen processing regarding issues Address Any Patient Compliants or issues immediately & Document in Teams....

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

  • Boston, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 20 days ago

Position/Department Summary Supervises the technical and operational day to day activities and staff of area and/or shift assigned. Under the guidance and direction of leadership, ensures the...

Supervisor Phlebotomy - Greater Boston Outreach

  • Boston, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 21 days ago

of Outreach Phlebotomy....

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Monday - Friday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago

Position/Department Summary Supervises the technical and operational day to day activities and staff of area and/or shift assigned. Under the guidance and direction of leadership, ensures the...

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Position/Department Summary Supervises the technical and operational day to day activities and staff of area and/or shift assigned. Under the guidance and direction of leadership, ensures the...

Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Administrative Responsibilities & Expectations As the Medical Director for the Cardiac Cath Lab, the physician is responsible for the operational management of the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will serve...

Histology Lab Manager

  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Acrivon Therapeutics, Inc. Acrivon is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing precision oncology medicines utilizing its proprietary Generative...

Clinical Laboratory Manager - Blood Bank

  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

This Laboratory Manager will be responsible for: Managing the supervisors/staff of lab section(s), ensuring all work performed in the section(s) is accurate and completed within established or...

Medical Assistant, Team Leader - Pulmonary Clinic

  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Perform backup finger stick and venipuncture phlebotomy according to departmental standards as assigned by the Site/Clinical Manager, Supervisor or Site Coordinator and in collaboration with the Laboratory...

Lab Director (Part Time)

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. is a pre-commercial biotechnology company committed to reducing suffering and saving lives through the early detection of cancer. We are working to solve one of the...

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Salary for Medical Lab Director Jobs in Boston, MA

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Directors in Boston, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.1%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
11.2%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Lab Directors in Boston, MA
1-2 years
28.3%
Less than 1 year
28.3%
None
24.8%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
1.3%


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