Lead Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Path Lab

                    

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Job Title

Lead Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Path Lab

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Molecular Path Lab-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

E23001

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 
 

As a Lead Laboratory Technologist, you will support advanced molecular diagnostic testing in a highly specialized laboratory focused on oncology and hematology. This role functions as a senior Medical Technologist and contributes to one or more responsibility tracks, including education, development, and technical resource support, while helping maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows.

The position is hands-on and fast-paced, involving manual, high-volume DNA extraction from blood and tissue samples in a non-automated environment. Precision and consistency are critical, as samples move through multiple preparation stages before final analysis on specialized instruments. Strong attention to detail and excellent pipetting skills are essential for success in this niche molecular diagnostics setting.

A caregiver in this position works days, Tuesday through Saturday/8:00am—4:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform laboratory testing compliantly and maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness of specific job duties. 

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. 

• Assume responsibility for and acts regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties. Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

• Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. 

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director. 

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 

• In the Educational track: functions as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, and residents.