Team Lead - Medical Lab Scientist - MCH Central Proc and Core Nights Lab

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

28d • $34 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. This role involves leading a medical laboratory team, performing complex diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Certification from recognized bodies such as MLS/H/C/BB ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or AMT (American Medical Technologists)
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards and procedures
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
• Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
• For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application: MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation, MUST show US equivalent degree, Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Responsibilities

• Performing complex laboratory tests on patient specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
• Demonstrates precision, analytical thinking, and a strong understanding of laboratory science and technology.
• Performs diagnostic testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Analyzes test results and report findings to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Ensures quality control and compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintains accurate patient records and laboratory documentation.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to interpret results and support patient care.
• Works closely with the supervisor in the oversight of the daily operations of the laboratory work unit.
• Monitors daily workflows to include staff breaks, adjusting schedules/bench assignments.
• Completes or assists with staff schedule and bench assignments and reviews timecards in the absence of the supervisor, as assigned.
• Performs quality control review to identify any shifts/trends.
• Works with supply chain management to review and manage supply and lot number inventory.
• Serves as lab area safety officer, as assigned.
• Serves as subject matter expert on laboratory procedures and contact person for troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation.
• Performs training and competency assessments in collaboration with the Education Specialists.
• Collaborates with the supervisor, technical specialist and quality specialist to improve quality and workflows.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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