Lead MLS - Clinical Lab Leader & Quality Champion

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise sample processing, perform tests, and report results used for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role ensures accurate reporting and supports clinicians with reliable data.

The position leads laboratory staff across Blood Bank, Reference, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology, emphasizing quality improvement, safety, and regulatory compliance in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MLS or equivalent with clinical lab internship or training.
• Appropriate natural or physical science degree with MLS prerequisites.
• MLS certification or eligible for MLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sample processing and test performance.
• Ensure accurate reporting of results for diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide guidance to laboratory staff on technical and quality issues.
• Maintain safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lead and mentoring

Clinical communication

Documentation accuracy

Quality & safety

Lab equipment handling

Education

Bachelor’s MLS degree

Science degree or MLS prerequisites

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise sample processing, perform tests, and report results used for patient diagnosis and treatment. This role ensures accurate reporting and supports clinicians with reliable data.

The position leads laboratory staff across Blood Bank, Reference, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology, emphasizing quality improvement, safety, and regulatory compliance in daily operations.