Lead Medical Technologist, 40hr, Night

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Marlborough, MA seeks an experienced laboratory supervisor to lead a medical laboratory section and oversee complex test procedures. The role requires coordinating staff across benches and shifts, evaluating performance, and ensuring quality control compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology with ASCP certification preferred and at least five years of leadership experience, including interview and disciplinary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted unless certification, licensure, or registration is required.
• Available for 40 hours per week on the night shift, 11pm–7:30am.
• Every other holiday and every third weekend schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of others as assigned in a medical laboratory section
• Perform and interpret chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, including highly complex tests
• Interview prospective laboratory candidates and recommend selections to the Manager
• Evaluate new-hire performance and conduct employee performance reviews
• Schedule employees across laboratory benches and shifts
• Review work for completeness and quality and take corrective action as needed
• Discuss performance issues and recommend disciplinary action to the Manager
• Guide Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab Technicians in interpreting complex or unusual test results
• Correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition
• Troubleshoot testing-process discrepancies
• Develop new tests and quality procedures
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality-control, safety, and testing policies
• Maintain equipment, including preventative maintenance and complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Assist with new equipment rollouts and instruct staff on equipment and procedure operation
• Instruct students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures
• Maintain accurate test records using computer-based systems

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Coordination

Communication

Problem-Solving

Instructional Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer-Based Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of others as assigned in a medical laboratory section
• Perform and interpret chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, including highly complex tests
• Interview prospective laboratory candidates and recommend selections to the Manager
• Evaluate new-hire performance and conduct employee performance reviews
• Schedule employees across laboratory benches and shifts
• Review work for completeness and quality and take corrective action as needed
• Discuss performance issues and recommend disciplinary action to the Manager
• Guide Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab Technicians in interpreting complex or unusual test results
• Correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition
• Troubleshoot testing-process discrepancies
• Develop new tests and quality procedures
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality-control, safety, and testing policies
• Maintain equipment, including preventative maintenance and complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Assist with new equipment rollouts and instruct staff on equipment and procedure operation
• Instruct students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures
• Maintain accurate test records using computer-based systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills
• Preferred: ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted unless certification, licensure, or registration is required
• Availability for 40 hours per week on the night shift, 11pm–7:30am
• Every other holiday and every third weekend schedule

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing and interpreting complex laboratory tests while ensuring compliance with quality control and safety standards. Proven leadership in coordinating laboratory staff, conducting performance evaluations, and guiding team members in clinical operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology
• ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist
• Five Years of Related Experience
• Leadership Skills
• Quality Control Compliance

Hard Skills

• Chemical Testing
• Microscopic Testing
• Bacteriologic Testing
• Test Result Interpretation
• Quality Procedure Development
• Equipment Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Employee Performance Reviews
• Clinical Laboratory Operations

Soft Skills

• Team Coordination
• Performance Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Instructional Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASCP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Laboratory Quality Control
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Medical Technology
• Employee Scheduling
• Patient History Correlation

Tools & Technologies

• Computer-Based Systems
• Laboratory Equipment