Senior Medical Lab Scientist | Evening Shift Lead

Ochsner Health System; Arabi (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical lab. The role emphasizes coordinating section operations, ensuring timely patient testing, and maintaining compliance with accrediting standards.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field and 4 years of experience, including at least 1 year in the appropriate section.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, MLS, CLS or related science.
• 4 years of clinical lab experience with at least 1 year in the appropriate section.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB certification preferred; maintain Certification Maintenance Program if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory operations within the section and oversee daily testing.
• Perform routine and special lab procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/MLS/CLS/biological science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical lab. The role emphasizes coordinating section operations, ensuring timely patient testing, and maintaining compliance with accrediting standards.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field and 4 years of experience, including at least 1 year in the appropriate section.