MLS Group Lead - Lab Leadership in Ellsworth, ME

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Ellsworth, ME is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead for a hospital-based role at Northern Lights Hospital. The rotating schedule runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with pay range of $35.38–$39.31 per hour.

The role emphasizes leadership, high‑complexity testing, and compliance with CLIA/HIPAA standards. The position offers competitive benefits, annual bonus potential, and opportunities for career advancement within the Quest Diagnostics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology.
• ASCP preferred or equivalent certification.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide credential evaluation.
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide official transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in duties of a Medical Technologist I/II.
• Perform and report analytical tests per SOPs with QC.
• Ensure compliance with specimen handling, test analysis, and record-keeping.
• Maintain turnaround times including STATS/critical results.
• Review QC analyses and ensure assay accuracy.
• Investigate analytical issues and assist with problem resolution.
• Support supervisor with workflow, training, and performance reviews.
• Assist in optimizing production flow and maintaining safe, clean lab spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Resource planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidential handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/CK or Biology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Ellsworth, ME is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead for a hospital-based role at Northern Lights Hospital. The rotating schedule runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with pay range of $35.38–$39.31 per hour.

The role emphasizes leadership, high‑complexity testing, and compliance with CLIA/HIPAA standards. The position offers competitive benefits, annual bonus potential, and opportunities for career advancement within the Quest Diagnostics