Lead Clinical Lab Scientist/Med Tech

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center leads a pivotal clinical laboratory role at the Fairview Hospital site. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist oversees daily operations, ensures quality and regulatory readiness, and liaises with physicians and nursing staff to promote high-quality patient care.

The position supports staff training, competency assessment, LIS/HIS management, and education of Medical Laboratory Science students under supervision.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an approved laboratory.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) and HIS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, staff performance and quality standards.
• Support personnel training, competency assessment and regulatory readiness.
• Maintain LIS functions and participate in student education.

Skills

Independent judgment

Teaching students

Emergency flexibility

Communication skills

HIS and LIS knowledge

Laboratory operations

Education

3 years experience in an approved laboratory

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Lab FVH Site

Hourly Pay Range: 34.7300 through 52.2700

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 7:30am-4:00pm

Posted 09/18/2026

JOB SUMMARY

In partnership with the Satellite Lab Supervisor, the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist oversees daily laboratory operations, staff performance, and quality standards at Fairview Hospital, a member of Berkshire Medical Center. This role supports personnel training, competency assessment, regulatory compliance, and accurate, timely laboratory testing and reporting. The Lead serves as a key liaison with physicians, nursing staff, and other departments to promote high-quality patient care, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory information system (LIS) functions and participating in the education and training of Medical Laboratory Science students under the direction of the School Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

3 Years experience in an approved laboratory.

Education

3 years experience in an apporoved laboratory.

Licensure & Certifications

MTCLSC - Certified Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist through ASCP or NCA or CLIA approved equivalent.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.

Ability to teach medical technology students on how to process specimens and answer computer-related questions.

Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress, to ensure against errors.

Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing and reading.

Knowledge of HIS and LIS.

Assorted laboratory analyzers and equipment appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Title of position(s) supervised:

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The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.