Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$32.03 - $49.64 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Dover, DE US Dover, Delaware open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Details
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: BayHealth Hospital – Kent Campus, Dover, DE
Department: KENT Microbiology
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Pay: $32.03 – $49.64/hour
Sign-On Bonus: $12,000 with a 2-year commitment
Start Date: August 27, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support daily operations of the Microbiology laboratory section.
- Perform medical laboratory testing accurately and within required turnaround times.
- Assist the supervisor/manager with workflow, staffing, and real-time task assignments.
- Serve as a resource for technical problem-solving and may act as supervisor when needed.
- Handle specimen processing, testing, result reporting, and critical value notification.
- Monitor quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, and instrument performance.
- Maintain inventory, reagent logs, supplies, and coordinate equipment service.
- Train staff and students and assist with competency assessments and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
- Assist with developing, validating, and implementing new laboratory procedures.
- Review patient results, QC data, statistics, and performance improvement reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science/medical laboratory field.
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) required.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a high-complexity laboratory.
- Microbiology experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician experience preferred.
- Additional certification related to the position is a plus.
Benefits / Additional Information
- $12,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Full-time day schedule
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No holiday coverage required
- No relocation bonus
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