Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Mid-Shift

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, GA seeks a Lead Medical Lab Scientist for mid-shift to oversee the laboratory team, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control. You will coordinate testing activities, train staff, and support test validations under laboratory management.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, a bachelor's degree in a life or biomedical science, and at least 3 years of hospital experience plus ASCP/AMT/AAB certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related life science preferred.
• 3 years of hospital experience required.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB certification required upon hire; AAB provisional certification not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in the assigned section/team/department with oversight of records, reports, and procedures.
• Coordinate testing priorities, staffing, and regulatory compliance with management.
• Assist with test validations, quality control, and maintenance in the area.
• Perform laboratory tests to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science / biomedical science / life science

Job description

Job ID: 15271

Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Mid-Shift

Overview:

Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays

$5,000 Sign - on Bonus Available

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

Position Information

Location

Conyers, Georgia

Posted

08/02/2026

Type

Lab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

15271