Lead Medical Technologist

UMass Memorial Health

. Coordinate the work of others in an assigned medical laboratory section .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $33 - $59 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing and interpreting complex chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests while ensuring compliance with laboratory quality control and safety standards. Proven leadership in coordinating laboratory operations, training staff, and troubleshooting equipment discrepancies.

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Bachelor's Degree In Medical TechnologyASCP Certification As A Medical TechnologistFive Years Of Related ExperienceAbility To Troubleshoot Complex EquipmentProficiency In Laboratory Testing Procedures

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Hard Skills

Chemical TestingMicroscopic TestingBacteriologic TestingLaboratory Quality ControlEquipment TroubleshootingTest DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationEmployee SchedulingData CorrelationQuality Procedures

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory EquipmentComputer-Based Test Records

Certifications & Qualifications

ASCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Laboratory ScienceClinical LaboratoryQuality Control StandardsSafety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the work of others in an assigned medical laboratory section
Interview prospective laboratory candidates and recommend selections to the Manager
Evaluate new hires and conduct employee performance reviews
Schedule employees across laboratory benches and shifts
Review work for completeness and quality and take corrective action
Discuss performance issues and recommend disciplinary action
Perform and interpret routine and highly complex chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests
Guide Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab Technicians in interpreting complex or unusual results
Correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and condition
Troubleshoot testing process discrepancies
Develop new tests and quality procedures
Ensure compliance with laboratory quality control, safety, and maintenance requirements
Perform complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of equipment and instrumentation
Assist with new equipment and equipment modification rollouts
Instruct technicians, technologists, and students in laboratory operations, equipment, and procedures
Maintain accurate computer-based test records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills
ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist preferred
Proficiency in the responsibilities of the assigned laboratory area
Ability to perform and interpret chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests
Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, instrumentation, and testing discrepancies
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Ability to work the specified evening shift, weekends, and every other holiday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer