Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Days
About The Position
The Lead Medical Lab Scientist leads operations in an assigned laboratory section, team, or department under the direction of laboratory management. The role includes maintaining records, reports, policies, and procedures; analyzing testing methodologies; supporting employee training and staffing; providing technical oversight; and ensuring compliance. The Lead Medical Lab Scientist works with team members and management to coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements. The role also assists with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance in the assigned area. In addition, the scientist performs laboratory tests and procedures that help physicians diagnose, monitor, treat, and prevent disease.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of hospital experience.
- Upon hire, hold an MTA (Medical Technologist) certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB, as applicable under Georgia Department of Community Health clinical laboratory regulations; or an MLS (Medical Lab Scientist, formerly MT) certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB under those regulations.
- 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 all aspects of operations in an assigned laboratory section, team, or department under laboratory management’s direction.
- 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 team members and management.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Wellness programs
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
