Laboratory Lead
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Lancaster, South Carolina
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Clinical & Research Support Services
Job Description Summary
Lead the Lab. Elevate Patient Care. Make Every Result Count.
Ready to step into a leadership role where science meets purpose?
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Medical Lab Tech Lead to help drive excellence in our inpatient hospital laboratory. If you thrive under pressure, love solving complex problems, and enjoy mentoring others—this is your moment.
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-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
What You’ll Do
As our Lab Lead, you’ll be at the center of operations—guiding your team, ensuring quality, and delivering accurate results that directly impact patient care.
Perform moderate & high complexity testing on blood and body fluid specimens
Oversee assigned laboratory discipline(s) and daily workflows
Ensure accuracy and reliability through QC, calibration, and maintenance
Utilize and maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Maintain records and stats in compliance with regulatory standards
Collaborate with phlebotomy and clinical staff to ensure proper specimen collection
Troubleshoot equipment, test methods, and specimen issues
Train and mentor new staff and students
Communicate critical results and issues to medical and nursing teams
Review and oversee technical staff performance
Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation
Leadership Impact
Act as a key liaison between lab staff and leadership
Help resolve technical and personnel challenges in real time
Lead team-building efforts and foster a positive, collaborative environment
Recommend workflow improvements to enhance patient care
Assist in implementing cutting-edge lab technologies
Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to problem solver
Support staff competency, training, and performance development
Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation compliance at all times
Additional Job Description
What You Bring
Bachelor's Degree is required
Meets CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489) requirements for testing personnel
Certification: MLT (ASCP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association
Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Ability to stay calm and effective in emergency/high-pressure situations
If you’re ready to lead from the bench and beyond, apply today and help shape the future of laboratory excellence.
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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