"Lead Medical Technologist"

Lead Medical Technologist

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4663P

Home Org Name: Pathobiology

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IC10

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine's Pathobiology Department at Auburn University is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist to join our team!

In this role, you'll lead and coordinate professional oversight, analyses, tests, and diagnostic procedures in a medical research laboratory. If you're passionate about laboratory science and making an impact in veterinary medicine, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Develops protocols and standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, University, and accrediting agency policy regarding veterinary medical laboratories.
• Performs and reviews quality controls in testing and decides if results are within acceptable ranges and researches and corrects problems.
• Operates, calibrates, maintains, and cleans equipment used in quantitative analysis.
• Conducts chemical analysis of specimens including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Assists in training students, residents, and staff in laboratory procedures and use of hospital/laboratory information data management system.
• Trains and directs lab assistants, staff, and students on proper methods of collection of specimens and laboratory testing.
• Assists in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures for use in research and the clinical laboratory.
• Prepares technical reports on procedures and results of laboratory tests and examinations.
• Negotiates vendor contracts for purchasing supplies, materials, and equipment for economic efficiency of lab.
• Prepares department invoices and annual income/expense reports.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related Science.
• 5 years of experience as a veterinary medical technologist in clinical pathology.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical technology procedures and practices to include analysis and diagnostics

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

10 years of experience is preferred.

Salary Range: $59,360-$100,910

Job Category: Health/Science

City position is located in

Auburn

State position is located

Alabama

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