Team Lead Immunochemistry

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Weekend coverage may be required as needed to support staffing and operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Immunochemistry department.
• Serve as the department lead and technical resource for laboratory staff.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities and ensure adherence to laboratory policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Perform and coordinate validation studies, correlations, linearity studies, and other quality assurance projects.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, proficiency testing, and corrective action initiatives.
• Monitor workflow and assist in ensuring turnaround time (TAT) goals are achieved.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of laboratory personnel.
• Keep management informed of departmental progress, operational challenges, staffing concerns, employee performance, and other factors affecting departmental operations.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures according to established SOPs.
• Rotate through bench duties within the Immunochemistry department as needed to support daily operations.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls as needed.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 2 years or more of experience as a Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• ASCP and/or AMT certification.
• 1 year or more of leadership, supervisory, or lead technologist experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
• 1 year or more of experience performing testing in an Immunochemistry department within a high-complexity clinical laboratory.

Additional Job Standards

• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work, make sound decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with laboratory staff, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness assessment.