Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Lighthouse Lab Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader for its Blood Bank in Boston, MA. This role includes leading laboratory operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring the highest quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of four years in clinical laboratory testing, and strong technical expertise. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing per procedures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Technical laboratory expertise

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Team Leader – Blood Bank

Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, rotating weekends
Compensation: $39.00 - $48.02/hour + Sign-On Bonus Available

About the Opportunity

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Blood Bank Team Leader to join its laboratory leadership team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to lead laboratory operations in a fast-paced hospital environment while supporting high-quality patient care and mentoring laboratory staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical laboratory expertise, proven problem‑solving skills, and previous experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate specimen acceptability and ensure proper handling throughout the testing process.
• Monitor, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Review and verify test results to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Assist with technical oversight, workflow coordination, and staff support within the department.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Prepare, evaluate, and implement new reagents, controls, and testing procedures as needed.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Support specimen processing activities when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory staff and assist with problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Must be able to pass a color vision screening.
• Flexibility to work overtime and alternate shifts as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified external candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.