Lead Medical Technologist — Microbiology and Lab Training

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories in Miami, FL seeks a Medical Technologist - Lead to perform complex microbiology, molecular biology and immunology tests, ensuring data quality for diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes leading the lab team, training staff, maintaining quality checks, calibrating instruments, and coordinating with pathologists for sign-out, while adhering to safety and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
• Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
• Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
• Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
• Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory coworkers in resolution of similar problems.
• Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
• Assumes lead duties and acts as a resource to staff.
• Orients and trains employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories in Miami, FL seeks a Medical Technologist - Lead to perform complex microbiology, molecular biology and immunology tests, ensuring data quality for diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes leading the lab team, training staff, maintaining quality checks, calibrating instruments, and coordinating with pathologists for sign-out, while adhering to safety and institutional policies.