Lab Director

Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC (MPCP) is the largest physician-owned primary care group in Maryland, with a well-established presence in Central Maryland through ten office locations. For nearly 30 years, MPCP has been dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services to families in the region. The organization is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and convenience, blending traditional family medicine with innovative clinical practices. Continuing its legacy of excellence, MPCP operates an on-site clinical laboratory that conducts moderate complexity testing. This laboratory adheres to stringent regulatory standards with CLIA Certificate of Compliance and COLA accreditation. Annually, the laboratory processes more than 3 million tests and is supported by a skilled team of 18 laboratory professionals. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in maintaining the high standard of care MPCP is known for, expediting diagnostic results that aid in effective and timely patient management.

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Laboratory Director to lead and oversee the comprehensive operations of this robust, multi-faceted clinical laboratory. The Laboratory Director will bear the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of patient test results, while maintaining full compliance with regulatory frameworks including CLIA (42 CFR Part 493) and COLA accreditation standards. This pivotal role includes managing laboratory functions across all phases of testing—pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic—and implementing systems to continually uphold quality assurance and control. The successful candidate will exercise leadership over laboratory personnel and govern key operational areas such as environmental safety, proficiency testing, quality control, and documentation. They will also be entrusted with managing procurement, budgeting, and vendor relations, ensuring that the laboratory’s resources and technologies remain at the forefront of clinical practice. Reporting directly to the Medical Director, this position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education. This career opportunity is ideal for an individual passionate about laboratory medicine, equipped with strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities, and eager to contribute meaningfully to a high-volume laboratory setting within a respected healthcare organization.