Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead | Leesburg Hospital Lab | Full-time | Nights (Weekends)

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.
• Absorb and 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Required - Associate's degree; Preferred - Bachelor's degree.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: State of Florida Laboratory Personnel (TC or TN) license in all areas.
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience: 2 years with Bachelor’s degree or 4 years with Associate’s degree; Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English; Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in department or work area assigned.