Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Chemistry

Piedmont Healthcare; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Lead to oversee operations in the assigned section, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and staffing efficiency. The role involves managing records, procedures, and test validation activities to support physicians in diagnosis and patient care.

Ideal candidates have a BS in clinical laboratory science or related life sciences, 3 years hospital experience, and relevant supervisory credentials.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related life science preferred.
• 3 years of hospital experience required.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification as a medical technologist or MLS required by GA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in assigned section with management oversight.
• Maintain records, reports, policies and procedures; analyze testing methodologies.
• Coordinate training, staffing, and regulatory compliance within the area.
• Assist with test validations, quality control/assurance and maintenance.
• Perform laboratory tests to aid physicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related life science

Job description

Overview:

Sign-on Bonus Available

Shift Info: Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p

Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of laboratory management, is responsible for leading all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department, including preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures; analysis of testing methodologies, employee training/staffing, technical oversight, and compliance. Works in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals and achievements are coordinated with management. Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance, and maintenance within assigned area. Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of hospital experience Required
• Previous lead or supervisory experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
• AAB provisional certification not accepted

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Fayette Hospital