Lead Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Technologist at Cooper Norcross Health performs essential duties across clinical laboratory sub-specialties, providing technical guidance to staff and acting as the manager’s designee. The role ensures compliance with policies and accurate laboratory operations to support patient care.

Requirements include a 3-5 year clinical lab background, a bachelor’s degree in medical or clinical laboratory science, ASCP MLT/MLS eligibility, and specialist certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical laboratory experience in the applicable section.
• ASCP MLT or MLS eligibility required; certification preferred.
• ASCP Specialist Certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technologist performs essential duties in one or more clinical laboratory sub-specialties.
• Provides technical expertise to staff and others and acts as the Manager's designee.
• Collaborates with the manager to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Lab

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical 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

Salary Min ($)

USD $31.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $53.00