Clinical Laboratory Team Lead - Consumer Genomics

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to join its Consumer Genomics team at its facility in Burlington, 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 and related technical functions in accordance with standard operating procedures. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The position is responsible for specimen acceptability, instrument operation and troubleshooting, reagent and control evaluation, accurate and timely reporting of results, preventive maintenance and quality control documentation, and maintaining bench supplies. The role may also assist with specimen processing and is expected to maintain a safe work environment and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet the education requirement.
• At least 4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor with the department’s day-to-day operations.
• Send daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to management.
• Assist with training new hires and developing current employees.
• Keep the supervisor informed about group progress, problems, employee performance, and significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Determine whether specimens are acceptable 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 needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), with exceptions for employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level