Job Title:

Laboratory Director (Direct Hire / Permanent)

Location:

Wheeling, WV Employment Type:

Direct Hire / Permanent (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)

Salary Range:

$104,582.40 - $156,852.80 / year (Commensurate with experience)

Bonus Package:

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available (Amounts TBD)

Shift:

Day Shift (40 Hours Guaranteed; start/end times vary based on operational needs) Position Overview A premier academic-affiliated health system in Wheeling, West Virginia is seeking an experienced, strategic Laboratory Director for a permanent direct-hire leadership opportunity. In this executive clinical role, you will oversee full laboratory operational strategy, budget management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and technical performance across diagnostic pathology services while leading a dedicated team of laboratory professionals. Why Apply?

Executive Leadership Stability:

Permanent hospital direct-hire role backed by a prestigious regional health network.

Competitive Compensation:

Base salary range up to $156,852/year, plus available sign-on bonus and relocation support.

Academic & Clinical Impact:

Direct high-complexity laboratory testing, new instrumentation rollouts, and student education for medical technology training programs. Key Responsibilities Direct laboratory administrative, technical, and operational functions to maintain regulatory accreditation (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). Oversee departmental fiscal budgeting, capital equipment acquisitions, and staffing productivity. Maintain clinical quality results, instrument certification, troubleshooting protocols, and proficiency testing surveys in consultation with Pathologists. Lead and mentor laboratory personnel, including recruitment, performance evaluations, competencies, and continuing education. Manage Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) optimization, test menu additions, and new analytical platform implementations.

Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or a related biological science required (Master's in Clinical Lab Management or Healthcare Administration preferred).

Certifications:

Active MLS/MT certification through ASCP or AMT required.

Licensure:

Active West Virginia High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) license (or eligible to obtain prior to start).

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience with at least three (3) years in laboratory supervision or management.

Pay:

$104,582.40 - $156,852.80 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

clinical laboratory: 5 years (Required) laboratory supervision or management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

MLS/MT certification through ASCP or AMT (Required) WV High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Wheeling, WV 26003 (Required)

Work Location:

In person