Central Receiving & Reference Laboratory

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, a nationally recognized academic medical center, is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Central Receiving and Reference Laboratory Team. As a critical leader within the laboratory, you will play an essential role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of incoming patient specimens and the coordination of complex send-out testing. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership responsibilities while supporting one of the nation's premier healthcare institutions.

Summary:

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist serves as a key resource for laboratory staff and leadership, assisting with the oversight of daily operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This individual acts as a technical expert, problem solver, and operational leader while helping ensure exceptional service and laboratory performance.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment.
• Oversee the Send-Out Reference Laboratory and Central Receiving operations.
• Partner with laboratory leadership to drive quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and train laboratory professionals to support workforce development and growth.
• Contribute to process improvement and performance initiatives that directly impact patient care.
• Support laboratory leadership in the oversight and coordination of daily operations.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or equivalent.
• MLS certification through ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent knowledge-based certification OR a minimum of two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory methodologies, quality assurance principles, laboratory regulations, and laboratory information systems (LIS).

Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and communication skillsWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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