Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
- Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
- Result Reporting: Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
- Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
- Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
- Verification &Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation.
- Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
- Proficiency Testing: Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations.
- Team Member Management: Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling.
- Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.
- Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.
Qualifications
Must meet the CLIA personnel requirements for High Complexity testing:
• MD or DO with a current medical license, OR
• Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, OR
• Master's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science, OR
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological, OR
• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training
• Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an AHS approved agency.
• Minimum one (1) year of high complexity lab experience with an additional two (2) years of high complexity lab experience preferred
ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent preferred
• Organized: Maintains a structured approach to tasks and keeps workspaces orderly.
• Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and consistency in daily responsibilities.
• Physically capable: Able to perform job duties that require physical effort.
• Effective communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with team members and other departments.
• Problem-solver: Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze problems, develop clear and concise solutions, and complete projects efficiently.
• Adaptable: Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and workplace needs.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
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At Atlantic Health System, we have skilled medical technicians who can collect blood for diagnostic and screening purposes in a family-friendly environment. Laboratories are open any time during regular business hours. COVID-19 testing is available at some Atlantic Health System outpatient laboratories and centers, as well as a sensory room in the Atlantic Health Children’s Specialty Center at Morristown offers a calming space to help make your family’s lab visit a caring and compassionate experience. 
