Lead Microbiology & Molecular Lab Coordinator

Lighthouse Lab Services; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a dedicated Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory Technical Coordinator to join a premier hospital system in Anderson, SC. This full-time role manages day-to-day workflow and supervises the Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory department.

You will support compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards, assist in recruiting and mentoring staff, and coordinate test performance and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or equivalent
• 4 years of experience as Medical Technologist/CLS/MLS/MT
• 1-2 years Microbiology/Molecular experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Certification eligibility for MT/CLS/MLS as listed

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance
• Address technical problems via on-site or remote consultation
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, DNV, AABB, and hospital policies
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities of assigned sections and shifts
• Maintain attendance records and department records
• Assist in budget maintenance and variance reporting
• Develop, implement, and update procedures for tests performed
• Implement section/shift-specific Quality Control programs
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations for analytic performance
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and schedule preventive maintenance
• Train new technologists and technicians in procedures and policies
• Support performance improvement projects with data collection and reporting

Skills

Microbiology experience

Molecular testing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership/supervision

Education

Bachelor's in clinical lab science or related

Tools

N/A

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a dedicated Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory Technical Coordinator to join a premier hospital system in Anderson, SC. This full-time role manages day-to-day workflow and supervises the Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory department.

You will support compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards, assist in recruiting and mentoring staff, and coordinate test performance and quality control.