Medical Lab Director Jobs in North Carolina

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 - Molecular Oncology

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry...

Lab Supervisor - Consumer Genetics

  • Burlington, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 21 hours ago

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry...

Facilities Team Lead

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

General Information Title: Facilities Lead Technician Date: March 25, 2025 Site: Stirrup Creek FLSA Status (US Only): Department: Reporting To: Facilities Mgr Position Summary The GMP Facility...

Core Lab Supervisor

  • Creedmoor, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Creedmoor, NC
  • 5 days ago

Benefits for the Blood Bank Lab Supervisor Position: Sign on bonus offered Shift Differential for Night Shift and Weekend Shift Comprehensive Benefits Not the perfect job for you?...

Recycling Business Development Team Lead

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Recycling Business Development Team Lead. This is a REPOST of position 65038142. Previous...

Cardiac Cath Lab Supervisor

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 days ago

Overview The Supervisor Cardiac Cath Lab is accountable for directing and providing leadership to designated areas in the Heart Center and Vascular Institute. This includes clinical and...

Supervisor Laboratory - Core Lab - Evening Shift

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 13 days ago

Team member is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, as applicable, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results....

Regulatory Affairs Team Lead

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 15 days ago

Expected Travel : Up to 25% Requisition ID : 12025 About Teleflex Incorporated As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of...

Supervisor, Histology Lab

  • Durham, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 15 days ago

Company Overview: With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup. We now have more data than ever before, but providers don't have the infrastructure...

Lab Supervisor (Chemistry)

  • Asheboro, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Asheboro, NC
  • 19 days ago

Full Time 364 White Oak Street Allied Health Days Performs and confirms the accuracy of patients' laboratory tests and provides findings to physicians to assist in diagnosis and treatment of...

Cytogenetics Team Lead

  • Durham, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 24 days ago

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry...

Molecular Lab Manager - Tuesday-Saturday (3:00pm-11:30pm)

  • Durham, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 27 days ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup. We now have more data than...

Clinical Laboratory Team Lead - Allergy

  • Burlington, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 27 days ago

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry...

Histology Supervisor ASCP

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. Youve got problem-solving...

Laboratory Manager

  • Brevard, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is...

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Salary for Medical Lab Director Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Directors in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
11.2%
Master's Degree
9.7%
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 North Carolina
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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