Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead position is available in Cincinnati, OH, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role offers a competitive salary range starting at $35 per hour, with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Perform, review, and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Expedite the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.
• Preferred: Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds, stand and work at the bench for long periods, frequent walking and/or standing, and use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• Licenses and Certifications: ASCP Certification (Preferred), MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist.

Skills

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities for self and others, and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

About The Team

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours, Best-in-class well-being programs, Annual, no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program, Vacation and Health/Flex Time, 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off, FinFit financial coaching and services, 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, Employee stock purchase plan, Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option, Flexible Spending Accounts, Annual incentive plans, Matching gifts program, Education assistance through MyQuest for Education, Career advancement opportunities, and so much more!