Lab Operations Lead – Hematology & Coag

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dynamic laboratory leader in the Labs – Hematology, Coag, and Flow Cytometry to drive quality and operational excellence.

The role requires at least three years of technical experience in a hospital or clinical lab, a bachelor’s degree in the biological or physical sciences, and ASCP or equivalent certification where required. Supervisory responsibilities include staffing, training, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences or equivalent experience.
• ASCP or equivalent registration may be required to meet accreditation requirements; additional year of technical experience may be added otherwise.
• Three years of technical experience in a hospital or laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or instruct technical support personnel (including students) performing standard and specialized tests.
• Coordinate quality control procedures, record keeping, reporting, and scheduling as needed.
• Supervise maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, and handling of infectious materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Troubleshoot specialized and routine laboratory equipment and perform limited maintenance.
• Perform highly specialized or complex procedures as needed and more routine tests when staff shortages occur.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements in the laboratory environment.
• Instruct and supervise students rotating through the laboratory.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate support staff; develop staffing schedules to ensure unit coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences

ASCP or equivalent registration (medical technologist)

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dynamic laboratory leader in the Labs – Hematology, Coag, and Flow Cytometry to drive quality and operational excellence.

The role requires at least three years of technical experience in a hospital or clinical lab, a bachelor’s degree in the biological or physical sciences, and ASCP or equivalent certification where required. Supervisory responsibilities include staffing, training, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.