Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
Four years of laboratory experience in a high-complexity laboratory in the designated specialty or subspecialty is required.
Must hold one of the listed certifications: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB), Technologist in Blood Banking (BB), Technologist in Chemistry (C), Technologist in Hematology (H), Technologist in Microbiology (M), or Specialist in Microbiology (SM), through ASCP or AMT (American Medical Technologists).

Responsibilities

Analyze human samples, including blood, tissue, and body fluids, to determine chemical content, cell count, drug levels, blood type, and the presence of microorganisms.
Use automated equipment and specialized instrumentation to prepare samples and perform complex tests that provide information on diseases.
Ensure accurate and timely specimen analysis using laboratory techniques, maintain positive specimen identification, and complete proper documentation.
Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory specimen testing according to established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with laboratory management to develop and update standard operating procedures, supporting best practices and continuous improvement in specimen processing.
Monitor and troubleshoot equipment and testing processes, addressing technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain reliable laboratory operations.
Support training and onboarding of new technologists and ensure consistent competency evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead analyzes human samples, such as blood, tissue, and body fluids, to determine chemical content, cell count, drug levels, blood type, and the presence of microorganisms. This role is responsible for utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation to prepare samples and perform multiple complex tests that provide valuable information on diseases. This role also guides less experienced team members through training, onboarding and answering questions.

Essential Job Function:

Ensures accurate and timely analysis of specimens using various laboratory techniques to ensure positive specimen identification while maintaining proper documentations.
Performs testing of laboratory specimens (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical) according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
Collaborates with laboratory management to develop and update standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in specimen processing.
Monitors and troubleshoots equipment and testing processes, promptly addressing technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain reliable laboratory operations.
Supports the training and onboarding of new technologists to facilitate their integration into the team and ensuring consistent competency evaluations to uphold high standards of performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.

Experience:

Required: Four years of laboratory experience in a high complexity laboratory in designated specialty or subspecialty.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: Must have Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) pr Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) or Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) or Technologist in Chemistry (C) or Technologist in Hematology (H) or Technologist in Microbiology (M) or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) by ASCP or AMT (American Medical Technologists).

Work Shift :

Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

Job Type:

Full Time (40 Hours/Week)

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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