Microbiology Tech- Lead

The Ohio State University

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology laboratory encompasses specimen collection, processing and testing within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. Full service testing includes bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, smear interpretation and molecular testing. The lab is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. The position is responsible for delivering quality laboratory testing to OSUMC patients and clients as well as to the community. It requires effective verbal and written communication with staff and clients. This Lead Medical Technologist directs the daily operations of the Microbiology area and provides leadership within the areas. This technologist performs specialized laboratory procedures to include interpretation of smears and cultures, performing and interpreting identification and susceptibility tests, specialized testing in AFB, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or molecular methods as assigned , verifies and reports test requests and results, and is directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory. Administrative duties will include personnel evaluations for selected individuals, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training, and record keeping. This technologist works under the direction of the division director(s) and lab manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor's degree in a biological science with post-degree experience in Clinical Microbiology preferred
• MLS (ASCP) or M (ASCP) certification preferred
• Must have knowledge of Microbiology

Nice To Haves

• 3 years Clinical Laboratory experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operations of the Microbiology area
• Provides leadership within the areas
• Performs specialized laboratory procedures to include interpretation of smears and cultures, performing and interpreting identification and susceptibility tests, specialized testing in AFB, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or molecular methods as assigned
• Verifies and reports test requests and results
• Directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory
• Personnel evaluations for selected individuals
• Technical procedure writing/implementation
• Assisting with scheduling, training, and record keeping

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level