Director of Medical Laboratory (Sanford)

Our client is in search of a Director of Lab for a leading Dialysis healthcare in Central FL.

Lab Structure & Current State

The lab processes 100,000 tests / day in the core lab (~60M / year)

Staff : 200+ employees across clinical and non-clinical functions

Leadership : Two Lab Directors, each managing 25 direct reports

Required :

Medical Technologist registry (ASCP, NCA, AAB or equivalent) required

Florida supervisor license preferred

Demonstrated success leading large teams in high-volume lab environments.

Experience managing technical or platform transitions, ideally across multiple sites.

Proven ability to oversee lab operations in compliance with CAP, federal, and state clinical lab regulations.

Strong track record of developing leaders, building bench strength, and upleveling team capability.

Effective communicator who builds trust, morale, and team engagement across diverse teams.

Sets clear performance standards and drives accountability through influence and collaboration.

Champions a culture of belonging and continuous development; mentors emerging talent.

Helpful but not required : Experience implementing new programs or products in a clinical lab setting.

Bachelors degree in medical technology or related sciences required.

Valid practitioner and supervisor licenses (multi-state licensure required) FL Supervisor License (if they dont have, they will need to get if they move to FL)

Medical technologist registry required (i.e. ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent)