Lead Special Chemistry Immunology
- LocationMemorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary32 to 49 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted9 November 2026
- SourceSouthern Illinois Hospital Services's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 5 h ago; still listed on Southern Illinois Hospital Services's careers page 20 min ago.
At a glance
- Experience5+ years
- EducationAssociate degree
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About the role
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Position Summary
• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Principal Accountabilities
- Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
Education
- Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Licenses and Certification
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
Experience and Skills
- Technical Experience: 5 years in clinical laboratory
Lead Medical Lab Scientist Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)
Licenses and Certification
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required
Pay Range: $31.80 - $49.29
Physical Activities
- Intermittent hand manipulation required.
- Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
- Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
- Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
- Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
- Participate in training programs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
- Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
- Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
- Serve as a mentor to junior MLTs.
- Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
- Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations.
- Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.
- Train and mentor new coworkers.
- Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
- Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.
- Complete department required continuing education annually
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$26.62 To
$41.26 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
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