Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Auto Chemistry

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  • Cleveland, Ohio
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Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Auto Chemistry#25-00946

Cleveland, OH

All On-site

Job Description

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Auto Chemistry

Cleveland, OH

Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm with rotational weekends

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.

Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.

Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.

Perform, review and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.

Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.

Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.

Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.

Expedite the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.

Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.

Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.

Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.

Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.

Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.

Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.

Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required Work Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest is highly desired.

Education

Bachelor's Degree(Required)

Certification

ASCP Certification (Required)
Job ID: 489703972
Originally Posted on: 8/16/2025

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