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

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Team Lead is responsible for performing complex laboratory tests on patient specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. This role requires precision, analytical thinking, and a strong understanding of laboratory science and technology. The Team Lead performs diagnostic testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, and analyzes test results, reporting findings to physicians and other healthcare providers. They ensure quality control and compliance with safety protocols, maintain accurate patient records and laboratory documentation, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to interpret results and support patient care. In addition to these duties, the Team Lead works closely with the supervisor in the oversight of the daily operations of the laboratory work unit, monitors daily workflows including staff breaks, and adjusts schedules/bench assignments. They may complete or assist with staff schedules and bench assignments and review timecards in the absence of the supervisor. The role involves performing quality control review to identify shifts/trends, working with supply chain management to review and manage supply and lot number inventory, and serving as the lab area safety officer as assigned. The Team Lead acts as a subject matter expert on laboratory procedures and is the contact person for troubleshooting assays and instrumentation. They also perform training and competency assessments in collaboration with Education Specialists and collaborate with the supervisor, technical specialist, and quality specialist to improve quality and workflows. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

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
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the 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.
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.