Laboratory Lead

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Lab. Elevate Patient Care. Make Every Result Count. Ready to step into a leadership role where science meets purpose? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Medical Lab Tech Lead to help drive excellence in our inpatient hospital laboratory. If you thrive under pressure, love solving complex problems, and enjoy mentoring others—this is your moment. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001462 LAN - Clinical Lab (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description What You’ll Do As our Lab Lead, you’ll be at the center of operations—guiding your team, ensuring quality, and delivering accurate results that directly impact patient care. Perform moderate & high complexity testing on blood and body fluid specimens Oversee assigned laboratory discipline(s) and daily workflows Ensure accuracy and reliability through QC, calibration, and maintenance Utilize and maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) Maintain records and stats in compliance with regulatory standards Collaborate with phlebotomy and clinical staff to ensure proper specimen collection Troubleshoot equipment, test methods, and specimen issues Train and mentor new staff and students Communicate critical results and issues to medical and nursing teams Review and oversee technical staff performance Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation Leadership Impact Act as a key liaison between lab staff and leadership Help resolve technical and personnel challenges in real time Lead team-building efforts and foster a positive, collaborative environment Recommend workflow improvements to enhance patient care Assist in implementing cutting-edge lab technologies Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to problem solver Support staff competency, training, and performance development Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation compliance at all times Additional Job Description What You Bring Bachelor's Degree is required Meets CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489) requirements for testing personnel Certification: MLT (ASCP) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills Ability to stay calm and effective in emergency/high-pressure situations If you’re ready to lead from the bench and beyond, apply today and help shape the future of laboratory excellence. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Meets CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489) requirements for testing personnel
• Certification: MLT (ASCP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills
• Ability to stay calm and effective in emergency/high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate & high complexity testing on blood and body fluid specimens
• Oversee assigned laboratory discipline(s) and daily workflows
• Ensure accuracy and reliability through QC, calibration, and maintenance
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Maintain records and stats in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with phlebotomy and clinical staff to ensure proper specimen collection
• Troubleshoot equipment, test methods, and specimen issues
• Train and mentor new staff and students
• Communicate critical results and issues to medical and nursing teams
• Review and oversee technical staff performance
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation
• Act as a key liaison between lab staff and leadership
• Help resolve technical and personnel challenges in real time
• Lead team-building efforts and foster a positive, collaborative environment
• Recommend workflow improvements to enhance patient care
• Assist in implementing cutting-edge lab technologies
• Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to problem solver
• Support staff competency, training, and performance development
• Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation compliance at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees