Posting DetailsPosting Details
Posting Number
S15279P
Working Title
CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Department
VetMed-Tifton Diagnostic Lab
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday; 8AM to 5PM
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
06/11/2026
Open until filled
No
Closing Date
07/10/2026
Proposed Starting Date
08/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Tifton Area
Position Information
Classification Title
Medical Technologist Manager
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
MS degree in a related field
Medical technologist degree/license
Proficiency in clinical pathology and parasitology diagnostics
Proficiency in client communication
Work experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory setting
Experience in training undergraduate/graduate students
Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the supervision of the clinical pathology section at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory. This responsibility includes oversight of all test procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory control as well as reading/evaluating hematology tests, performing urinalysis and parasitology, serum chemistry assays, and other clinical tests. The responsibility includes data management of results generated for reporting daily. This is a supervisory position responsible for hiring and training of medical technologists and student workers. The position is responsible for technical assistance and advice to faculty, practitioners, and clients.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Medical Technology Certification required.
- The ability to manage a veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and personnel is required.
Physical Demands
Some periods of continuous bench work and light lifting.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision of clinical pathology laboratory section (including but not limited to):
- Supervision of medical technologists on duty
- Performance/supervision of all test procedures
- Maintenance/operation of equipment
- Control of inventory
- Development of new assays
Percentage of time
60
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance and advice to faculty, practitioners and clients.
- Employee is responsible for completing daily workload and reporting results to clients daily.
Percentage of time
20
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for hiring and training medical technologist and student workers.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintain quality control and management of quality assurance program by running control samples for hematology, serum chemistry and urinalysis and review results to assess instrument and reagent integrity.
Percentage of time
10
Contact InformationRecruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Dr. Marcia Ilha
Recruitment Contact Email
[email protected]Recruitment Contact Phone
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Optional Documents - Cover Letter
