• Lab Lead Scientist-Technologst

    Parkview North Hospital (Fort Wayne, IN)


    Overview: Parkview Health is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lead Scientist-Technologist to join our dynamic laboratory team. This role is ideal for an experienced medical technologist who is passionate about quality, leadership, and service excellence in a clinical lab environment. The Lead Scientist-Technologist will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring that our testing processes deliver accurate, timely, and reliable results that meet the highest standards.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Coordinate daily lab workflow and assign bench responsibilities to team members

    + Oversee technical aspects of lab testing, including quality control, proficiency testing, and troubleshooting

    + Maintain lab equipment, perform scheduled maintenance, and serve as a key operator for analyzers

    + Ensure continuous inspection readiness (CAP, ISDH, JCAHO, etc.)

    + Provide training and input into evaluations of coworkers; assist in onboarding and student training

    + Lead or contribute to process improvement projects and implementation of new tests or instruments

    + Perform clinical laboratory testing and specimen processing with accuracy and efficiency

    + Communicate critical test results and assist clinicians and staff with laboratory-related inquiries

    + Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and respect among all team members

    Education Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field that meets CLIA equivalency

    Licensure/Certification:

    + Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

    + Meets CLIA qualifications for Technical Consultant

    Experience Requirements:

    + Minimum of three years as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory setting

    Other Qualifications:

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

    + Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

    + Visual acuity and color discrimination required

    Key Performance Areas:

    + Growth : Lead in inspection readiness, test development, and continuous education

    + Resources : Schedule coordination, training, inventory management, equipment maintenance

    + Safety & Quality : Quality control oversight, accurate testing, safe lab practices

    + Service Excellence : Effective communication, customer service, collaboration