Join our team as a Team Lead MLS overseeing daily lab operations while performing high-complexity testing and driving quality, efficiency, and team performance. Ideal for experienced technologists ready for leadership responsibilities.
This role is ideal for experienced MLT/MLS professionals looking to step into (or grow within) a leadership position while continuing to apply their technical expertise. You will lead by example, performing and overseeing complex testing across multiple laboratory disciplines while ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency. In addition to hands-on bench work, you’ll guide daily operations, mentor and train staff, and support their development through onboarding and ongoing education. The position also involves driving process improvements, maintaining compliance and quality standards, managing equipment performance and inventory, and updating procedures to support best practices. This is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in the community while expanding your leadership skills and helping shape a high-performing laboratory team.
Clinical laboratory | Fast-paced, high-volume testing | Leadership + hands-on technical role | Requires adherence to strict hygiene and safety protocols
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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