Microbiology Tech- Lead

Ohio State University Physicians Inc

Columbus, Ohio, US
Microbiology laboratory operations
Specimen collection and processing
Bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology
The Microbiology laboratory encompasses specimen collection, processing and testing within the Department of Clinical Laboratories, offering full service testing in bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, smear interpretation and molecular testing

Job Summary

  • The Microbiology laboratory encompasses specimen collection, processing and testing within the Department of Clinical Laboratories, offering full service testing in bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, smear interpretation and molecular testing.
  • This Lead Medical Technologist directs the daily operations of the Microbiology area and provides leadership, performing specialized laboratory procedures including interpretation of smears and cultures, and identification and susceptibility tests.
  • Administrative duties will include personnel evaluations for selected individuals, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training, and record keeping under the direction of division director(s) and lab manager.

Matching Summary

The Microbiology laboratory encompasses specimen collection, processing and testing within the Department of Clinical Laboratories, offering full service testing in bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, smear interpretation and molecular testing.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microbiology laboratory operations
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology
  • Virology, parasitology, molecular testing
  • Smear interpretation and culture analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Leadership within laboratory areas
  • Training and record keeping

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science
  • 3 years Clinical Laboratory experience
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Microbiology

Work Rights

Not specified

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