Medical Technologist Lead - Immunology Laboratory - Days (162)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead for the Immunology Laboratory. This role involves performing complex lab procedures, supervising staff, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Must be currently credentialed as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or certified as Medical Technologist (MT) by AMT.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report results on lab procedures.
• Evaluate new instruments and ensure quality control.
• Assume supervisory duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory skills

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist Lead - Immunology Laboratory - Days

Medical Technologist Lead - Immunology Laboratory - Days

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $27.85- $45.25 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description

To perform, interpret, check accuracy and report results on routine and complex laboratory procedures on body tissues, fluids, and other substances according to laboratory procedure manuals. To evaluate new instruments and/or methods, assuring correct reagent preparation and quality control information, leading troubleshooting efforts and monitoring the performance of equipment maintenance. May perform apheresis and/or bone marrows or coordinate the education, computer operations, quality control/quality assurance duties, and assume the supervisory function within a section as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently credentialed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR currently certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.
• Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.