Lifepoint Health
Laboratory Director
Lifepoint Health is hiring a Laboratory Director in Marquette, MI, United States. Posted October 6, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Lifepoint Health
- Location
- Marquette, MI, United States
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
About the job
UP Health System Marquette
Laboratory Director
Full Time 1.0 FTE Salaried
Your experience matters
UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Laboratory Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to *making communities healthier ***®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Laboratory Director who excels in this role:
- Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
- administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
- Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level
- determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
- Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing
- education initiatives.
- Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance
- with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
- Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
- Supervises and delegates department inventory control
What we’re looking for:
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Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science
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Master's degree (Preferred)
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5 years as Technologist
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2 years previous leadership or supervisory experience
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5 years of management and administrative experience (Preferred)
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Valid State of Michigan driver license
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ASCP or equivalent
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
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Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about UP Health System Marquette:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
EEOC Statement
“UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Additional Information
- Job Identification: 358413
- Job Category: Technical & Diagnostic Services
- Posting Date: 2026-10-06
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: 850 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, US ()
- FTE: 1.0 - 80 hr/pp (Full Time)
- Career Site Category: Laboratory
- Position Type: Primary
- Facility Name: UP Health System - Marquette
- Is this position grant-funded?: No