Microbiology Lab Lead: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Testing

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Evansville Inc. seeks an experienced Team Lead MLS to oversee daily laboratory operations and high-complexity testing. You will drive quality, efficiency and staff performance while applying your technical expertise.

Ideal candidates are experienced MLT/MLS professionals ready for leadership responsibilities, with 2–3+ years in clinical labs and ASCP MLS certification. The role blends bench work with supervision in a fast-paced environment to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• ASCP MLS certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• 2–3+ years of clinical lab experience; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations and oversee high-complexity testing across disciplines.
• Mentor, train and develop staff; support onboarding and continuing education.
• Drive process improvements while ensuring quality, compliance and safety standards.
• Manage equipment performance, inventory and update procedures to support best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

ASCP MLS certification

Job description

Downtown Evansville Inc. seeks an experienced Team Lead MLS to oversee daily laboratory operations and high-complexity testing. You will drive quality, efficiency and staff performance while applying your technical expertise.

Ideal candidates are experienced MLT/MLS professionals ready for leadership responsibilities, with 2–3+ years in clinical labs and ASCP MLS certification. The role blends bench work with supervision in a fast-paced environment to improve patient care.