Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Days

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Operations Lead to oversee the assigned section, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient testing workflows. The role collaborates with management, coordinates training, and drives continuous improvement in laboratory practices.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a life/science field, 3 years of hospital experience, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification as required by Georgia regulations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life/biological science preferred.
• 3 years of hospital experience required.
• Certification as medical technologist/medical laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT or AAB required; AAB provisional certification not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department, including records, reports, policies and procedures.
• Analyze testing methodologies, manage training/staffing, provide technical oversight and ensure compliance.
• Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance and maintenance in assigned area.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in clinical/life sciences

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

Overview:

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.

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 Rockdale Hospital