Pathology Lab Team Lead: Drive Diagnostics & Mentorship

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Laboratory leader to oversee a full range of tests and ensure accuracy across complex workflows. The role directs daily operations, staffing, and collaboration with pathologists and clinicians in a busy hospital laboratory.

Qualified candidates have ASCP certification, a Bachelor’s degree in MLS/MT or Biological Science, and 3–5 years of experience with strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
• ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation required.
• 3 years full-time experience required for exceptional internal candidates; 5+ years for external applicants.
• Demonstrates autonomy and capacity to lead multiple projects.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource for assigned areas of expertise and provides technical support to staff.
• Oversees periodic review of quality control and instrumentation logs to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Demonstrates excellent skills at managing and directing workflow.
• Trains Medical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians. Participates in the development of training and competency procedures.
• Serves as liaisons between Lab Support Services and technical departments and provides timely communications and resolution of problems to clients outside the labs.
• Provides leadership in the absence of Clinical Managers. Represents the lab on committees. Provides input to managers for performance evaluations. Addresses personnel issues with the Clinical Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science

Tools

Excel

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Laboratory leader to oversee a full range of tests and ensure accuracy across complex workflows. The role directs daily operations, staffing, and collaboration with pathologists and clinicians in a busy hospital laboratory.

Qualified candidates have ASCP certification, a Bachelor’s degree in MLS/MT or Biological Science, and 3–5 years of experience with strong computer skills.