Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Chemistry

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Georgia seeks an experienced laboratory leader to manage all aspects of the assigned section, including records, policies, staffing, and technical oversight. This role collaborates across teams to align priorities with management.

The position supports test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control, and daily lab operations to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. Shift is M-F, 7a-3:30p.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or life science preferred.
• 3 years of hospital laboratory experience required.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB certification required by Georgia regulations; noise: meet DCH standards at hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance, and maintenance within assigned area.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

GED required

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or life science

Job description

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.

Overview

Shift Info: M-F 7a-3:30p

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Bachelors 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