Night-Shift Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist — Lab Leadership

UF Health Central Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee a broad range of laboratory procedures across clinical areas. You will lead and coordinate processes, supervise shifts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to maintain lab excellence.

The role emphasizes quality control, staff mentoring, and collaboration with physicians to support exceptional patient care during night hours (9:00pm–7:30am).

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures within assigned clinical areas in accordance with licensure/certification requirements.
• Lead and coordinate assigned laboratory processes, workflow, or designated shifts to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Oversee quality control activities and support performance improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and laboratory excellence.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new laboratory staff and team members.
• Troubleshoot complex technical, operational, and customer service issues while serving as a resource for coworkers and clinicians.

Skills

English proficiency

Laboratory knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UF Health Leesburg Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee a broad range of laboratory procedures across clinical areas. You will lead and coordinate processes, supervise shifts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to maintain lab excellence.

The role emphasizes quality control, staff mentoring, and collaboration with physicians to support exceptional patient care during night hours (9:00pm–7:30am).