Clinical Laboratory Team Lead

Labcorp•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to join its facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role assists the supervisor with day-to-day department operations, supports employee training and development, and performs routine and complex laboratory testing procedures according to standard operating procedures. The Team Lead helps ensure accurate and timely results, specimen acceptability, instrument functionality, quality control, preventive maintenance, and a safe work environment. The position may also assist with specimen processing and requires flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
At least 4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
High attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills.
Comfort making decisions in a changing environment.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

ASCP and/or AMT certification.
At least 6 months of experience supervising or leading a team.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
A non-traditional degree with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the stated education requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with day-to-day operations of the department.
Send daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to management.
Assist with training new hires and developing current employees.
Keep the supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee performance, and significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities.
Determine specimen acceptability for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
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.