LEAD MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Lead Technologist to oversee one or more clinical laboratory sub-specialties in Camden, NJ. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical or clinical laboratory science and 3–5 years of lab experience.

ASCP MLT/MLS eligibility is required, certification is preferred, and ASCP Specialist Certification is highly desirable. The Lead Technologist will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and serve as the manager’s designee for delegated tasks in

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience in the applicable section.
• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science.
• ASCP MLT or MLS eligibility required, certification preferred.
• ASCP Specialist Certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

• The Lead Technologist performs essential duties in one or more sub-specialties of the Clinical Laboratory in a highly competent manner.
• Provides technical expertise to staff and others and acts as the Manager’s designee in performing delegated tasks.
• The Lead Tech collaborates with the manager in making decisions in compliance with existing policies, procedures, or instructions.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

ASCP eligibility

Clinical lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Lead Technologist performs essential duties in one or more sub-specialties of the Clinical Laboratory in a highly competent manner. In addition, he/she provides technical expertise to staff and others and acts as the Manager’s designee in performing delegated tasks. The Lead Tech collaborates with the manager in making decisions in compliance with existing policies, procedures, or instructions.

Experience Required

3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience in the applicable section may qualify.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science

License/Certification Requirements

ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) MLT or MLS eligibility required, certification preferred

Special Requirements

ASCP Specialist Certification highly desirable