Medical Director, Laboratory – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health
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Details
Posted: 16-Sep-25
Location: Hamilton, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: Minimum $330,000/Year
Categories:
Chiefs / Directors / Dept. Heads
Executive
Physician Executive
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 246273
Medical Director, Laboratory – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, are seeking a Medical Director for the Laboratory at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton. This leadership role provides oversight of all anatomic and clinical laboratory services and offers the opportunity to guide operational strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff in a 287-bed community hospital within New Jersey’s largest integrated health care system.
The minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $330,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Posting Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers RWJMS, in conjunction with Rutgers Health, invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton (RWJUH-Hamilton).
The successful candidate will serve as the leader of the pathology laboratory, overseeing all aspects of laboratory operations. This includes planning, organizing, and directing activities of the Laboratory with support from administrative directors, managers, supervisors, and senior technologists. The Director will also serve as a subject matter expert and consultant, collaborating closely with physicians and other health care providers.
Responsibilities include providing clinical direction, ensuring laboratory oversight, validating tests, and maintaining College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation. Experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory is desirable. As a member of the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology team, the Director will consult with clinical staff and participate in tumor boards. While this is a general pathology service within a community hospital, subspecialty expertise and prior management experience are highly desirable.
Position Highlights
Lead all anatomic and clinical laboratory operations at RWJUH-Hamilton
Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision for laboratory staff
Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and hospital leadership to ensure high-quality laboratory services
Oversee test validation and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CAP
Participate in clinical consultation, tumor boards, and interdisciplinary care initiatives
Support strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives for the laboratory
Requirements
MD, DO, or MBBS degree required
Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey
Experience in laboratory leadership, CAP-accredited laboratories, or relevant subspecialty is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
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RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.
The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 phys...icians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.