Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - QC & Leadership

UVA Health; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health in Gainesville, VA, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform QC and complex patient testing across routine and specialty areas. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to departmental policy, with leadership responsibilities as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, NAACLS accreditation, and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation while ensuring timely reporting and patient care quality within UVA Health's

Qualifications

• Perform QC and complex patient testing per policy.
• Maintain competency as technologies change.
• Lead training and mentoring for staff as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control and patient testing; report results per policy.
• Prioritize workload to meet Turn-Around-Time targets.
• Maintain inventory and manage reagents per procedures.
• Lead QA and safety/compliance initiatives.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff and students.

Skills

QC testing

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Safety/compliance

Education

BA/BS in Medical Technology or related field

NAACLS accredited program or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

UVA Health in Gainesville, VA, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform QC and complex patient testing across routine and specialty areas. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to departmental policy, with leadership responsibilities as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, NAACLS accreditation, and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation while ensuring timely reporting and patient care quality within UVA Health's