Specimen Processing Team Lead
Labcorp
Summary
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Nashville, TN.
Job description
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5pm-1:30am, and rotating weekends
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the supervision of the day to day operations of the Department Name department
- Help lead the team in their daily processes and procedures
- Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
- Oversee routing of specimens to their respective prep areas
- Encourage process improvements and best practices
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Resolve any production errors as requested by management
- Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
- Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Responsible for enforcing and managing policies and procedures
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry or production.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree
- 1 year or more experience working in a clinical laboratory
- 1 year or more experience as a people leader
Job Additional Standards
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry or production
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.