Clinical Laboratory Team Leader - Chemistry

Labcorp•Raritan, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to join our Chemistry team in Raritan, NJ. This role involves assisting the supervisor with daily operations, generating production reports, training new hires, and performing technical procedures. The team leader will also be responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing reagents, reporting test results, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position requires a strong understanding of laboratory operations and policies, proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems, and excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. The ability to make decisions in a changing environment and handle the physical requirements of the position, including passing a color blindness test, is also necessary. Flexibility for overtime or different shifts is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
4 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

ASCP and/or AMT Certifications
6 months or more of supervising or leading a team
non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the Department/Lab Name department
Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management
Assist with the training of new hires and the development of current employees
Keep supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee performance and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities
Determine the acceptability of specimens 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 in order to deliver quality patient care
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment