Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead

Lakeview Hospital; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to oversee complex testing including point of care, urinalysis, kit testing, and Micro PXR testing in a dynamic hospital lab setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, MLS/MT/CLS certification within one year if not already held, and at least two years of lab experience. Strong leadership and cross‑department communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Certification as MT/CLS/MLS by NBRC/ASCP required within 1 year if not present at hire.
• Valid driver's license and meeting Lakeview's Automobile Liability Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze complex medical laboratory tests and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Lead departmental management and support, including regulatory readiness.
• Provide technical instructions and advise other departments on laboratory procedures.

Skills

Lab supervision

Clinical testing

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Lakeview Hospital is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to help support point of care testing, Urinalysis, Kit testing, and Micro PXR testing.

Position Summary

The Lead Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing and analyzing complex medical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision. This position is also responsible to perform ongoing departmental management and support (which involves regulatory readiness) in one or more laboratory departments.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 6:30am to 3:00pm
• Every 4th weekend

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Current certification as Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the National Board of Registry, American Society Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If not present at hire, must have within one year of start date.
• Must have valid driver's license and meet all criteria required under Lakeview's Automobile Liability Guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 2 years laboratory experience
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to provide technical instructions and communicate and advise other departments on clinical laboratory procedures.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!