Medical Lab Tech Lead

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Lab Tech Lead to oversee daily operations, lead technologists, and ensure accurate, timely testing to support patient care, research, and education. The role emphasizes quality control, equipment maintenance, and staff training in a collaborative academic health center.

Reporting to the laboratory leadership, the Tech Lead will partner with clinicians and researchers, uphold safety standards, and drive quality and process improvements

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations and workflow priorities.
• Supervise laboratory technologists and students.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot complex tests.
• Train staff and students in procedures and safety.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to support patient care, research, and education.
• Uphold regulatory and safety standards and contribute to process improvement.

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Lab Tech Lead to oversee daily lab operations in an academic health center. This role supervises lab technologists, prioritizes workflow, and ensures accurate, timely testing to support patient care, research, and education. Responsibilities include quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting complex tests, and training staff and students. The Lead collaborates with clinicians and researchers, upholds regulatory and safety standards, and supports process improvement initiatives in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on excellence and community impact.