Laboratory Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Now Hiring: Laboratory Coordinator (MT / MLT) – Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Are you a skilled laboratory professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our hospital team as a Laboratory Coordinator and play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely diagnostic results that directly impact patient care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001462 LAN - Clinical Lab (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

What You’ll Do

In this dynamic role, you’ll blend hands-on lab work with coordination responsibilities to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory tests
• Prepare and process specimens for microscopic examination and advanced testing
• Operate and maintain automated laboratory instrumentation
• Ensure compliance through quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Accurately record and manage lab results in designated systems
• Uphold strict safety, privacy, and biohazard protocols

Additional Job Description

What You Bring

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years of hospital lab experience preferred
• Experience:
  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of laboratory quality and safety standards
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Required Certification

• Valid certification as one of the following:
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

If you're ready to bring your laboratory expertise to a role that combines precision, leadership, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Step into a role where your work supports life-saving decisions—every single day.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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