Senior MLS: Lab Leadership & Quality Oversight

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Sr MLS) to provide senior oversight of diagnostic laboratory testing in a Florida-based facility. You will ensure accuracy, compliance with federal/state agencies, and leadership within the laboratory.

You will coordinate quality control, validation studies, and interdepartmental communication while upholding a strong culture of continuous quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or CLIA-related field.
• Two years of MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), MT (AAB), or MT (AMT) experience.
• Florida Medical Technologist licensure required by CLIA.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines in line with HF policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide daily oversight of chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point of care.
• Perform quality control tasks, maintenance, and validation of new tests and equipment; guide method verification and validation studies.
• Coordinate EMR use, ensure competency of EMR users, and provide actionable lab leadership reports.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs, policy writing, and accreditation inspections.
• Support staffing needs and may serve as the lab Safety Officer.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Organization

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Health First is seeking a Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Sr MLS) to provide senior oversight of diagnostic laboratory testing in a Florida-based facility. You will ensure accuracy, compliance with federal/state agencies, and leadership within the laboratory.

You will coordinate quality control, validation studies, and interdepartmental communication while upholding a strong culture of continuous quality improvement and patient-centered care.