Lead MLS - Chemistry (Sign-On $10k)

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead (Chemistry) to join our laboratory team in Wilmington, Delaware. The lead will oversee analytical procedures, calibration, quality control, and ensure accurate results across automated and manual methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science, 3–5 years of experience, and national certification as a Medical Technologist. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab program or Science related field.
• 3–5 years of experience required.
• Nationally/Internationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalent (ASCP, AAB or AMT) required.

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs a range of clinical analysis in the molecular department by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in the development and/or takes the lead in the validation of various complex tests for implementation in all sections of the laboratory.
• Orders, accessions, statuses, and reports results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring critical clinical issues.
• Operates, calibrates, and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures.
• Collects or assists with specimens from patients in special procedures when applicable, following infection control procedures.
• Transport and handles specimens as assigned, following proper procedures.
• Handles supply and inventory issues, follows inventory procedures, places orders for reagents and supplies.

Skills

Analytical testing procedures

Quality control oversight

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab program or Science related field

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead (Chemistry) to join our laboratory team in Wilmington, Delaware. The lead will oversee analytical procedures, calibration, quality control, and ensure accurate results across automated and manual methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science, 3–5 years of experience, and national certification as a Medical Technologist. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants.