Laboratory Lead Technologist (MLS/CLS) - Toxicology Lab

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Savings Plans and Flexible FSA

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health System in Charlottesville, VA, seeks experienced laboratory professionals to manage and operate facilities used for research, teaching and patient care. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, following safety protocols and supporting quality control in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position requires a NAACLS MLS/CLS credential or equivalent education, plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience and an active MLT/MT/ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with NAACLS MLS/CLS program, or related science degree, or NAACLS MLT program.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• License/Certification: MLT, MT or ASCP categorization, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities for research, teaching, or clinical support.
• Maintain lab functionality and equipment, ensuring safety protocols and quality control.
• Support testing processes and experimental activities across clinical and research settings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient communication

Typing

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with NAACLS MLS/CLS

Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (NAACLS MLT)

Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with Chemistry/Biology + Accredited MLT Training

Job description

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and/or may lead and training to lower-level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. May lead daily operation activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training
Experience: 3 years relevant experience
License/Certification: MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $36.56 - $50.16 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Retirement Savings


• Long-term and Short-term Disability


• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.

We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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