Clinical Laboratory Team Lead - HLA

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to join its facility in Burlington, North Carolina. The role supports the day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory department, assists with employee training and development, and performs routine and complex laboratory testing in accordance with standard operating procedures. The Team Lead monitors and troubleshoots instrumentation, evaluates reagents and controls, reports test results, and carries out quality control and preventive maintenance procedures. The position also involves specimen processing, supply replenishment, and maintaining a safe work environment while using appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Candidates must be able to meet the position’s physical requirements, pass a standardized color blindness test, and be flexible to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may also meet the education requirement.
At least 4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
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 meet 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.

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 standard operating procedures.
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.