About the position
The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Responsibilities
- Assists with staff schedule preparation and workflow assignments as requested.
- Assesses competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
- Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations.
- Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned.
- Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results. Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, or related field.
- Two years of technical experience.
- ASCP certified Medical Technologist or AMT.
Nice-to-haves
- Five years of technical experience.
Benefits
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
