Assistant Director

Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as an Assistant Director offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Assistant Director could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for Technical Laboratory Operations, including Chemistry, Hematology, POCT, and Blood Transfusion Services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
• Promote high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction through quality service and responsive operations.
• Collaborate with System Technical Directors to maintain consistent laboratory standards and best practices across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and support the Technical Services Leadership team to ensure effective day-to-day operations and strong frontline leadership.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, manage engagement survey feedback, and implement action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accountability and performance standards among laboratory leadership staff.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication within the department through meetings, updates, and written communications.
• Partner with the Assistant Director of Lab Support and MVH Laboratory Leadership to ensure seamless shift transitions and consistent patient care delivery.
• Support organizational initiatives through cross-functional collaboration, project work, and partnership with sales and operational teams.
• Communicate departmental goals and track progress toward achieving key organizational performance metrics.
• Participate in management meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives as a member of the leadership team.
• Develop and manage departmental staffing plans, including six-week rotating schedules, daily work assignments, and coverage to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop employees while supporting ongoing professional development through coaching, education, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Establish employee goals, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary while maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Oversee competency validation and training documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor timekeeping records, ensure payroll submissions are accurate and timely, and guide leadership staff on scheduling and overtime management.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead departmental quality assurance programs, including performance metric reporting, workflow evaluation, and process improvements.
• Support budget planning and financial oversight while balancing operational needs, quality standards, and cost control.
• Develop, implement, and enforce safety, compliance, and ergonomic procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Create, review, and update laboratory procedures to align with the organization's quality program and regulatory standards such as CLIA.
• Maintain readiness for inspections and accreditation reviews from regulatory agencies.
• Maintain professional and technical expertise through continued education and practical application of laboratory best practices.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational success.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline required.
• Current ASCP certification required.
• 5-7 years of laboratory experience in Chemistry and/or Hematology required; experience with Blood Transfusion Services preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing laboratory operations, including budget oversight, policy development, inspection readiness, regulatory compliance, and safety programs.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and client service abilities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities effectively in high-pressure or fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable working in laboratory environments with potential exposure to biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Must follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and ergonomic guidelines, and complete required safety training and health evaluations.
• Ability to maintain visual acuity and manual dexterity for computer work, data entry, specimen handling, and reading small labels or print.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds for distances up to 50 yards and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to approximately four feet.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk short distances frequently, and work in physically active laboratory
• environments.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $75K-$90K annually

Ask for: Kristy

Job Id: 26000

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