Lead Medical Technologist
- Auburn, AL
- $59,360-100,910 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Home Org Name Pathobiology
Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title Lead Medical Technologist
Job Class Code IC10
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job SummaryThe College of Veterinary Medicine's Pathobiology Department at Auburn University is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist to join our team!In this role, you'll lead and coordinate professional oversight, analyses, tests, and diagnostic procedures in a medical research laboratory. If you're passionate about laboratory science and making an impact in veterinary medicine, we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions
- Develops protocols and standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, University, and accrediting agency policy regarding veterinary medical laboratories.
- Performs and reviews quality controls in testing and decides if results are within acceptable ranges and researches and corrects problems.
- Operates, calibrates, maintains, and cleans equipment used in quantitative analysis.
- Conducts chemical analysis of specimens including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Assists in training students, residents, and staff in laboratory procedures and use of hospital/laboratory information data management system.
- Trains and directs lab assistants, staff, and students on proper methods of collection of specimens and laboratory testing.
- Assists in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures for use in research and the clinical laboratory.
- Prepares technical reports on procedures and results of laboratory tests and examinations.
- Negotiates vendor contracts for purchasing supplies, materials, and equipment for economic efficiency of lab.
- Prepares department invoices and annual income/expense reports.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related Science.
- 5 years of experience as a veterinary medical technologist in clinical pathology.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and CertificationsNone Required.Desired QualificationsDesired Qualifications10 years of experience is preferred.Posting Detail InformationSalary Range $59,360-$100,910
Job Category Health/Science
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 08/12/2025
Closing Date
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