Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

OSF Healthcare System • Escanaba, MI

85d • $36 - $42

About The Position

The Lead Clinical Lab Scientist assists management in overseeing and directing work of technical personnel engaged in performing various routine and complex laboratory tests. In doing so, establishes work priorities, organizes and assigns work to medical laboratory employees. Performs more complex and/or non-routine testing procedures and regularly checks validity and accuracy of test results obtained by laboratory personnel. Performs the duties of lab technical personnel on a regular basis. Independent judgment and professional education and certification are required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science AND 4 years' CLIA laboratory training or experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology AND 2 years' CLIA laboratory training or experience.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician if highest level of education is associate's degree.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals.
• High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills necessary to interpret test results, analyze lab data, and identify trends or anomalies in patient results.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft applications and solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in overseeing and directing work of technical personnel.
• Establish work priorities and organize work for medical laboratory employees.
• Perform complex and non-routine testing procedures.
• Check validity and accuracy of test results obtained by laboratory personnel.
• Perform duties of lab technical personnel regularly.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree