Laboratory Director - Clinical Laboratory Services

Overview

Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, our small critical access hospital serves the Stowe/Morrisville region and offers an exceptional four-season lifestyle with outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and a strong sense of purpose. Our clinical laboratory is highly active for a hospital of our size and staffed by dedicated, skilled generalists who take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We work closely with our local primary care practices, fostering strong relationships that support continuity and collaboration across care settings.

About the Role

This Laboratory Director position will offer a thoughtful crossover period for mentorship, continuity, and knowledge transfer. The incoming Director will join an established leadership structure that includes a supervisor and leads, providing a supportive framework to help manage daily operations, guide staff, and advance departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Supervise and lead a team of laboratory professionals, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy, improving patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with local primary care practices to ensure seamless and coordinated patient care.
• Oversee the maintenance and utilization of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology to support diagnostic services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of recent laboratory experience, with eight+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience supervising multiple laboratory sections or teams.
• CLIA Laboratory Director certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• MLS/MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent certification.
• Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Health Care Administration preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Computer expertise sufficient to support departmental requirements, including LIS oversight, data integrity, and interface management.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Maturity and ability to work under stress.

Skills

• Experience working in a laboratory including previous leadership.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Principles of Cost Accounting.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and middleware.

Benefits

The hospital offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$105,000-115,000/year. The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time position (PT options available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs.