Lead Technologist - full-time, daysPerforms duties as a technical specialist in their areas of expertise. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures, acting as technical expert and resource technologist. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques with the aid of automated, semi-automated, and/or manual methodologies. Develops, revises, and implements technical procedures in area of expertise with assistance and approval of Supervisor or Manager. Oversees daily operations of the expertise area.
Description:- Serves as a resource for assigned areas of expertise and provides technical support to staff. Assists in researching new tests, performs instrument evaluations, writes standard operating procedures, and maintains supplies for their areas of expertise. Resolve technical problems and troubleshoots when test systems are not within established levels of performance.
- Oversees, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews quality control for section. Maintains organized instrumentation logs to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Provides input into technical decisions, acts as expert for data collection and gathers monthly QC statistics for medical director/designee review.
- Oversees the lab section quality control program and ensures all CAP and manufacturer's
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science or related biological science required.
- Registered Medical Technologist (ASCP) or equivalent certification upon hire. New graduates must become certified within 12 months from the date of hire.
- 5+ years related work experience required.
- Experience with computers system required, including we based applications and Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Pay Range: $40.45 - $54.43
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. 
