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Director, Laboratory Services

  • EriePA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 30, 2026

Pay$35.74–$57.94 / hr

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Key Responsibilities

  • Direct all laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory and advisory agency standards.
  • Collaborate with the Laboratory Medical Director, hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure high‑quality laboratory services across the full continuum of care and a positive patient experience.
  • Develop and execute departmental goals, initiatives, and objectives aligned with system mission and strategy.
  • Prepare and manage the annual capital budget while meeting productivity and cost‑control standards.
  • Establish performance metrics, evaluate outcomes, and lead continuous quality improvement efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies, including CAP, CLIA, CMS, FDA, The Joint Commission, Department of Health, and NAACLS.
  • Oversee all personnel functions, including staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Provide direct oversight of the delivery of laboratory services.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Laboratory leadership experience is preferred.

 

This job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

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Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or a laboratory‑related science required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience required

 

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

  • MT (ASCP) or comparable laboratory certification preferred

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$35.74–$57.94 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Director, Laboratory Services — Erie, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

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# Director, Laboratory Services

- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $35.74–$57.94 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-30T14:15:19.143Z

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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