Microbiology Lead Technologist

Deaconess Health System•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Team Lead MLS overseeing daily lab operations while performing high-complexity testing and driving quality, efficiency, and team performance. Ideal for experienced technologists ready for leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for experienced MLT/MLS professionals looking to step into (or grow within) a leadership position while continuing to apply their technical expertise. You will lead by example, performing and overseeing complex testing across multiple laboratory disciplines while ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency. In addition to hands-on bench work, you’ll guide daily operations, mentor and train staff, and support their development through onboarding and ongoing education. The position also involves driving process improvements, maintaining compliance and quality standards, managing equipment performance and inventory, and updating procedures to support best practices. This is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in the community while expanding your leadership skills and helping shape a high-performing laboratory team.

Requirements

ASCP Certification (MLS) – required
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
2–3+ years clinical lab experience
Lead or advanced leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily lab operations
Performing high-complexity testing
Driving quality, efficiency, and team performance
Leading by example, performing and overseeing complex testing across multiple laboratory disciplines
Ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency
Guiding daily operations
Mentoring and training staff
Supporting staff development through onboarding and ongoing education
Driving process improvements
Maintaining compliance and quality standards
Managing equipment performance and inventory
Updating procedures to support best practices