Medical Technologist III - Lead

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Summerville, SC, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the laboratory's operational and technical functions, ensuring rigorous quality control, method validation, and data integrity. The role demands directing daily activities while maintaining full regulatory compliance and policy adherence.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Medical Technology or related field, 5+ years in a clinical lab, and ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent); supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or relevant medical/scientific discipline required.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads operational and technical management of the laboratory section.
• Ensures rigorous quality control, method validation, and data integrity.
• Assesses linearity and result correlation.
• Directs daily activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.

Skills

Quality control

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

Method validation

Linearity assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Job Overview

Leads the operational and technical management of the laboratory section, ensuring rigorous quality control, method validation, and data integrity, including assessment of linearity and result correlation. Directs daily activities while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedural standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience required.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.

Career Ladder Details

NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Company Culture

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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About the University

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.