Clinical Labs Svcs-Lead

Scope of Position

The Toxicology lab performs routine and highly complex testing in therapeutic drugs, industrial/pre-employment drug testing and clinical drug testing utilizing instruments such as GCMS, LCMS/MS and chemistry/immunoassay instrumentation. The department is staffed Sunday through Saturday and holidays from 7am-1130pm.

Position Summary

The Lead Technologist in the department will direct the daily tasks of the laboratory while performing routine testing and providing leadership within the area. Writes and implements technical procedures. Demonstrates specialized technical expertise necessary to the areas. Verifies and reports tests requests and results. Assists with adjusting the schedules and assigns tasks to subordinates to accommodate workload fluctuations, personnel shortages, etc. Is directly responsible for the technical quality of all implementations, training, documentation of employee competency, record keeping and maintaining JCAHO, CAP and other regulatory standards. Works under the direction of division directors and the laboratory manager. The laboratory also provides training for pathology residents, medical students, medical technology students, medical laboratory technicians and various research functions for The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Associates Degree or biological science degree with MT or MLT certification. Prefer a MT with 2 years of clinical laboratory experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience. Must have knowledge of Toxicology. Proficient in Microsoft programs and supervisory experience preferred.