Lead Medical Lab Scientist — Diagnostics Team Leader

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Leader to oversee operations in the assigned section, ensuring records, policies, and procedures are maintained while supporting physicians with testing results. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Bachelor's in a life science preferred, and at least 3 years of hospital lab experience.

Certification as a medical technologist or MLS (ASCP/AMT/AAB) is required; provisional AAB not accepted.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or life sciences preferred.
• 3 years hospital lab experience required.
• Certification as MT/MLS by ASCP/AMT/AAB required; AAB provisional not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in the assigned section/team/department.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, policies and procedures.
• Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate priorities with management.
• Perform laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science / life sciences

Job description

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Leader to oversee operations in the assigned section, ensuring records, policies, and procedures are maintained while supporting physicians with testing results. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Bachelor's in a life science preferred, and at least 3 years of hospital lab experience.

Certification as a medical technologist or MLS (ASCP/AMT/AAB) is required; provisional AAB not accepted.