Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Trainer

Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead: Trainer

Department: Laboratory Support

Pay Range: $36.00+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• HealthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• And so much more!

Train new hires and lead cross training for current staff, perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Training new hires and periodic competency testing of current employees
• In collaboration with MediaLab Administrators, you will maintain proper training and competency records of employees
• May perform and report on analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Must be able to write or edit SOP to an extent acceptable by regulation and succinct enough to facilitate successful training and execution in the laboratory operations
• Developing and delivering training materials on medical laboratory science principles, technical skills, safety protocols, and regulations like CLIA, New York, CMS, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Assisting in validating and verifying new assays and training medical laboratory scientists on new testing procedures.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action considering the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Assist in scheduling rotations and training for MLS students.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). The United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest is highly desired.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience as a trainer is preferred.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, could work independently, establish work priorities for self and others and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree (Required) LICENSECERTIFICATIONS ASCP Certification (Preferred). Candidate must be eligible for and obtain ASCP within twelve months of hire.

About the Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43569
• Job Category Laboratory Operations
• Posting Date 09/04/2025, 05:18 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 6701 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44103, US
• Workplace On-site daily
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Weekly Working Hours 40.00
• Salary Minimum 36.00