Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Covington, GA

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About The Position

Under the direction of laboratory management, the Lead Medical Lab Scientist leads all aspects of operations in an assigned section, team, or department. This includes preparing and maintaining records, reports, policies, and procedures; analyzing testing methodologies; employee training and staffing; technical oversight; and compliance. The role collaborates with team members to coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements with management. It also assists with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance within the assigned area. The position performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to help physicians diagnose, monitor, treat, and prevent disease.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of hospital experience required.
• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB, according to the qualifications in Georgia Department of Community Health Healthcare Facility Clinical Laboratory regulations, required upon hire.
• AAB provisional certification is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or a life or biological science such as biology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in an assigned laboratory section, team, or department.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze testing methodologies.
• Support employee training and staffing, provide technical oversight, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements with management and team members.
• Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance within the assigned area.
• Perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing disease.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED