Night Shift Laboratory Lead Technologist

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate lab staff, perform and interpret tests, and ensure quality control. The role requires leadership and extensive experience in a chemistry and microbiology lab setting.

The position emphasizes independent work, guidance to technologists, and participation in equipment maintenance and new method rollouts. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist.
• Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.
• Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.
• Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.
• Follows established protocols to perform all kinds of tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I's and Medical Lab Technicians in the interpretation of highly complex or unusual test results.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition to explain test results (normal/abnormal).
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Develops new test and quality procedures for assigned area.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area.
• May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.
• Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology

ASCP certification as Medical Technologist

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate lab staff, perform and interpret tests, and ensure quality control. The role requires leadership and extensive experience in a chemistry and microbiology lab setting.

The position emphasizes independent work, guidance to technologists, and participation in equipment maintenance and new method rollouts. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.