Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist provides advanced technical expertise and operational support within an assigned laboratory section. Under the leadership of the Section Manager and in collaboration with the Medical Director, this role assists with organizing, coordinating, and overseeing daily laboratory work. The Senior MLS performs staff MLS duties while providing technical guidance, training, and leadership to laboratory personnel. The role supports accurate, high-quality, and regulatory-compliant testing in accordance with established policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, or similar software.
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, another approved Bachelor of Science field, or completion of another CLIA-approved educational track.
ASCP certification at the Medical Laboratory Scientist level, or grandfathered status at that level as deemed appropriate by ASCP or CLIA.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Fulfill the requirements of a General Supervisor as described by CLIA.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform staff Medical Laboratory Scientist duties, using independent judgment to conduct tests of all complexities with a variety of techniques, instruments, and equipment accurately and precisely.
Maintain a neat and safe environment in the assigned laboratory section or sections.
Follow procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens and assessing specimen acceptability.
Assist with the daily organization and oversight of work activities in cooperation with the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Apply scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytical procedures, and results to interpret findings in relation to disease and physiology, integrate data to resolve problems, and report and communicate results according to policy.
Oversee and monitor quality control performance and compliance, including peer comparisons, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, implementation and validation of new equipment or methods, maintenance and corrective-action documentation, and proficiency testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
Provide technical oversight and assistance, training, competency assessment, and leadership to staff and students.
Establish and maintain documentation for quality control, quality assurance, and performance improvement programs in the laboratory section under the Section Manager’s supervision and the Section Medical Director’s guidance.
Create and maintain technical procedures and operational documentation in accordance with accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
Perform other duties as required.