Laboratory Operations Director
Labcorp · Portland, OR
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Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Director to join our team supporting multiple hospital partnerships in the Portland, OR region.
Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday Additional hours as needed
Travel required between hospital sites Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory services and hospital executive leadership
Partner with hospital leaders to align laboratory operations with organizational goals
Participate in executive meetings, hospital committees, and operational reviews
Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple hospital laboratories
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and applicable regulatory standards
Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across sites
Monitor laboratory performance including turnaround times, quality metrics, and productivity
Analyze and present data to leadership to support decision-making and operational improvements
Lead process improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies
Support implementation of new technologies, instrumentation, and laboratory systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and service delivery
Mentor and develop laboratory managers and staff
Ensure all laboratory operations follow company policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
ASCP or equivalent certification
7 years or more of experience in clinical laboratory operations
3 years or more of leadership experience in a laboratory setting
Experience working with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams
Experience managing laboratory operations, staffing, and workflow
Preferred Qualification Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field)
1 year or more of experience in a Laboratory Director or Administrative Director role
2 years or more of experience supporting multi-site or hospital-based laboratory operations
1 year or more of experience presenting data and operational metrics to leadership
1 year or more of experience leading process improvement or strategic initiatives
Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) such as Epic Beaker
Experience supporting instrument implementations or system integrations
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Additional Job Standards Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and state regulations
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Ability to build relationships with hospital partners and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to travel and adjust schedule based on business needs
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here .
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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