Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Days

Piedmont Healthcare • Conyers, 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 assists with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance within the assigned area. The position also performs laboratory tests and procedures to help physicians diagnose, monitor, treat, and prevent disease.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hospital experience.
• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB, according to the qualifications in the State of Georgia Department of Community Health Healthcare Facility Clinical Laboratory regulations; required upon hire.
• AAB provisional certification is not accepted.
• High school diploma or GED.

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 team members and management.
• Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance in 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