Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Health Marketing; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing in Macon, GA seeks a Lead Medical Lab Scientist (Blood Bank) to oversee day-shift transfusion testing and blood bank operations, ensuring safe, timely results. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate workflows, and uphold quality control standards to support patient care.

You will mentor bench staff, drive training initiatives, and troubleshoot testing processes while maintaining regulatory compliance and a strong focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Expertise in transfusion testing and result validation.
• Ability to lead and mentor bench staff.
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-shift transfusion testing and blood bank operations.
• Provide technical leadership to bench staff.
• Coordinate workflow to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Support training and troubleshooting.

Skills

Blood bank testing

Team leadership

Quality systems

Attention to detail

Job description

Lead Medical Lab Scientist (Blood Bank)

Oversee blood bank day-shift laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely transfusion testing for safe patient care.

Key Duties

• Perform and validate complex transfusion-related testing, including type and screen, antibody identification, and crossmatching.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to bench staff.
• Coordinate workflow to support efficient lab operations.
• Maintain quality control procedures and uphold regulatory compliance.
• Support training, competency development, and troubleshooting of testing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in blood bank/transfusion testing and result validation.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor laboratory personnel.
• Thorough knowledge of quality systems, quality control, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and commitment to patient safety.