Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Diagnostic Testing & QA

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to perform complex testing of blood and body fluids, interpret results, and report findings to physicians.

You will train staff, oversee QA/QC, ensure regulatory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and manage daily operations for optimal laboratory performance. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in a general clinical lab, plus CLS licensure are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years in General Clinical Lab.
• Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent.
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluids as requested by physicians.
• Evaluates and reports data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Serves as authority on test procedures and trains staff to maintain competencies.
• Oversees QA/QC, maintenance, and regulatory compliance (CAP, JCAHO, OSHA).
• Manages workflow, accessioning, specimen integrity, and LIS/HIS communication.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIS/LIMS system

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to perform complex testing of blood and body fluids, interpret results, and report findings to physicians.

You will train staff, oversee QA/QC, ensure regulatory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and manage daily operations for optimal laboratory performance. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in a general clinical lab, plus CLS licensure are required.