Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist — Day Shift Leader & Trainer

AdventHealth; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid parental leave

Career Development

Well-being resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Davenport in Florida is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician with strong technical skills and a solid foundation in clinical laboratory science. The role involves training staff, ensuring safety, and leading quality control activities in a high-complexity lab environment.

You will perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing, interpret complex results, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• 2+ years of technical laboratory experience.
• Equivalent laboratory training and CLIA equivalency listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and training to new employees and students as a preceptor.
• Guide staff and resolve customer service issues; support education to clinical staff.
• Follow safety policies including PPE and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participate in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assist management with special projects and staff training.
• Perform pre-analytical activities including specimen collection, inventory, QC, and calibration.
• Read, interpret, and report complex test results; address highly abnormal results.

Skills

Technical skills

English communication

Independent work

Equipment maintenance

Training abilities

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Medical Laboratory Science

CLIA knowledge

Job description

AdventHealth Davenport in Florida is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician with strong technical skills and a solid foundation in clinical laboratory science. The role involves training staff, ensuring safety, and leading quality control activities in a high-complexity lab environment.

You will perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing, interpret complex results, and support continuous improvement initiatives.