Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead | Leesburg Hospital Lab | Full-time | Days (4-10's shifts)

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures within assigned clinical areas in accordance with licensure/certification requirements.
• Lead and coordinate assigned laboratory processes, workflow, or designated shifts to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Oversee quality control activities and support performance improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and laboratory excellence.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new laboratory staff and team members.
• Troubleshoot complex technical, operational, and customer service issues while serving as a resource for coworkers and clinicians.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, validation, troubleshooting, and computer system upgrades.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Perform analytical testing of blood and other human biological specimens with a high level of technical accuracy and expertise.
• Ensure accurate interpretation, verification, and reporting of laboratory results across all clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Complete pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes according to department and campus-specific requirements.
• Adhere to all laboratory policies, regulatory standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Foster strong working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, and other hospital departments to support exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Leadership to maintain departmental operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while promoting a respectful, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Perform additional leadership and technical responsibilities as assigned to support departmental goals and operational needs.

Requirements

• State of Florida Laboratory Personnel (TC or TN) license in all areas.
• 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years with an Associate’s degree.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: Associate's degree.
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the assigned department or work area.
• Ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results.

Schedule

• FTE: 1.0
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Days: Variable