Team Lead-Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases.

Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards.

May participate in research and development activities.

Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.

Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures.

May work on the development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Provides technical, administrative and logistical instruction and support.

Consistently acts as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases.
• Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards.
• May participate in research and development activities.
• Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• May work on the development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.
• Provides technical, administrative and logistical instruction and support.
• Consistently acts as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Requires 1-3 years of training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• May require CHS(ACHI) certification, depending on the laboratory environment/department.

Qualifications

• Requires appropriate certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certification.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records.
• Requires ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques.
• Requires analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Requires ability to work independently handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Skills

• Knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality control and other records.
• Ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques.
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Ability to work independently handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX,XXX - $XXXXX per year.

Schedule

The shift is full-time day.