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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)
Director, Laboratory Services at Pepper Health, Erie. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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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
## Description
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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

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
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
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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