CLS Lead – Microbiology OR Chemistry Dept

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Assigns and reviews the work of a clinical laboratory unit; assists in training employees; provides input to management staff on performance evaluations and disciplinary matters; answers difficult questions and solves the more complex problems of a laboratory unit; maintains proper inventory levels of all reagents and supplies for a unit and reorders when necessary.
• Performs a variety of microbiological, hematological, chemical, parasitological, mycological and serological tests using manual/automated laboratory instruments.
• Maintains records and documentation on quality control procedures; performs preventative maintenance on each instrument to check for consequence of error; troubleshoots laboratory operations.
• Interfaces with laboratory management to provide on-going dialogue of changes, problems, and trends; assists management staff in planning and developing activities and may perform special projects as assigned.