Lab Director

Company: Wheeler Staffing Partners
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lab Director Location: Boca Raton, FL Schedule: Day Shift Salary Range: $94,000 – $140,000 (based on experience) Position Summary Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Lab Director to lead laboratory operations within an acute care hospital setting in Boca Raton, FL. This role is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all laboratory functions to ensure high-quality, accurate, timely, and cost-effective diagnostic services. The Lab Director ensures compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements and provides leadership across administrative, fiscal, and technical operations. This position encompasses all responsibilities of a Laboratory Supervisor under Florida regulations. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for all laboratory departments Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, and Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel requirements Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and performance improvement initiatives Direct administrative, fiscal, and technical laboratory activities Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource allocation Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient reporting of laboratory results Lead, mentor, and evaluate laboratory staff and supervisors Maintain adherence to established policies, procedures, and scope of practice regulations Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence Foster a collaborative and high-performance laboratory environment Minimum Education Requirements Must meet one of the following: Education and/or work experience recognized by the State of Florida to qualify as a Clinical Laboratory Director or Supervisor Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Required Experience Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience Experience must be within an acute care hospital laboratory setting Required Licensure & Certifications Current or eligible Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license Must be qualified in at least three (3) of the following laboratory areas: Microbiology Serology Clinical Chemistry Hematology Immunohematology (Blood Bank) Preferred: ASCP national certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) Core Competencies Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven leadership and team development skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment Financial and operational acumen Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced setting Wheeler Staffing Partners is committed to connecting healthcare leaders with organizations that prioritize quality patient care and operational excellence.

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