Lead Special Chemistry Immunology
sih· CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.
About this role
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Position Summary
• Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Principal Accountabilities
- Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
Education
- Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Licenses and Certification
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
Experience and Skills
- Technical Experience: 5 years in clinical laboratory
Lead Medical Lab Scientist Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)
Licenses and Certification
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required
Pay Range: $31.80 - $49.29
Physical Activities
- Intermittent hand manipulation required.
- Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
- Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
- Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
- Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
- Participate in training programs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
- Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
- Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
- Serve as a mentor to junior MLTs.
- Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
- Collaborate with MLS staff on technical operations.
- Oversee MLTs and daily testing workflows.
- Train and mentor new coworkers.
- Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
- Manage laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.
- Complete department required continuing education annually
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$26.62To
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This Lead Special Chemistry Immunology role at sih is based in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Special Chemistry Immunology role at sih full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Special Chemistry Immunology role in the CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc. department at sih.
Which team or department does the Lead Special Chemistry Immunology at sih belong to?
This Lead Special Chemistry Immunology position is part of the CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc. department at sih. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Lead Special Chemistry Immunology job at sih posted?
This Lead Special Chemistry Immunology position at sih was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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