Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead, Blood Bank - $15k Sign On Bonus

conehealth.com; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead. In this role, you will analyze laboratory specimens, guide less experienced team members, and ensure high standards in specimen analysis. An emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and technical troubleshooting makes this position vital for our operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of high complexity laboratory experience required.
• Certification as Medical Technologist or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze human samples to determine chemical content and disease presence.
• Ensure timely analysis and maintain documentation.
• Train new team members and ensure high competency standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead analyzes human samples, such as blood, tissue, and body fluids, to determine chemical content, cell count, drug levels, blood type, and the presence of microorganisms. This role is responsible for utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation to prepare samples and perform multiple complex tests that provide valuable information on diseases. This role also guides less experienced team members through training, onboarding and answering questions.

Ensures accurate and timely analysis of specimens using various laboratory techniques to ensure positive specimen identification while maintaining proper documentations. Performs testing of laboratory specimens (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical) according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Collaborates with laboratory management to develop and update standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in specimen processing. Monitors and troubleshoots equipment and testing processes, promptly addressing technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain reliable laboratory operations. Supports the training and onboarding of new technologists to facilitate their integration into the team and ensuring consistent competency evaluations to uphold high standards of performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Four years of laboratory experience in a high complexity laboratory in designated specialty or subspecialty.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Required: Must have Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) pr Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) or Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) or Technologist in Chemistry (C) or Technologist in Hematology (H) or Technologist in Microbiology (M) or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) by ASCP

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.