Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lab Ops & Quality

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to supervise laboratory operations, ensure quality control, and mentor staff. The role focuses on analytical testing accuracy, policy development, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to support exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include leading shifts, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous process improvement in a high-volume clinical lab setting at UF Health Leesburg Hospital in

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate laboratory processes and shifts.
• Oversee quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to staff.
• Troubleshoot issues and support clinicians with accurate results.
• Develop and update laboratory policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Perform analytical testing with high technical accuracy and report results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Leesburg Hospital

600 East Dixie Ave Leesburg, Florida 34748

Schedule: 9:00am - 7:30pm | 4-10 Shifts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Take the next step in your career with UF Health Leesburg Hospital, a trusted healthcare leader serving Central Florida for more than 60 years. Located in the charming city of Leesburg, our hospital combines advanced medical technology with compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

At UF Health Leesburg, you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients, families, and communities we serve every day.

Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead will perform the following job duties:

• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures within assigned clinical areas in accordance with licensure/certification requirements.
• Lead and coordinate assigned laboratory processes, workflow, or designated shifts to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Oversee quality control activities and support performance improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and laboratory excellence.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new laboratory staff and team members.
• Troubleshoot complex technical, operational, and customer service issues while serving as a resource for coworkers and clinicians.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, validation, troubleshooting, and computer system upgrades.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Perform analytical testing of blood and other human biological specimens with a high level of technical accuracy and expertise.
• Ensure accurate interpretation, verification, and reporting of laboratory results across all clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Complete pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes according to department and campus-specific requirements.
• Adhere to all laboratory policies, regulatory standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Foster strong working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, and other hospital departments to support exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Leadership to maintain departmental operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while promoting a respectful, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Perform additional leadership and technical responsibilities as assigned to support departmental goals and operational needs.

Qualifications

Education

Required Degree: Associate's degree

Preferred Degree: Bachelor's degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

State of Florida Laboratory Personnel (TC or TN) license in all areas

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience

Required: 2 years with Bachelor’s degree or 4 years with Associate’s degree. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Knowledge and Skills

Required: Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned.Follows and ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies;always protects confidentiality of patient information and results