Lab Specimen Accessioner Team Lead

Labcorp • Greenville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join its team in Greenville, North Carolina. The role helps supervise day-to-day department operations and lead team members in their daily processes and procedures. It also involves preparing laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, overseeing specimen routing, carrying out quality assurance checks, resolving production errors, and supporting continuous process and service-level improvements. The position also enforces policies and procedures and performs administrative duties as needed.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with rotating weekend coverage based on business needs. The role is in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and requires attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to handle the position's physical requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, data entry, or production.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and prioritization skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory.
• At least 3 years of experience as a people leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Help lead the team in daily processes and procedures.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Oversee routing of specimens to their respective preparation areas.
• Encourage process improvements and best practices.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Research and resolve production errors, escalating them when necessary.
• Engage in continuous process and service-level improvements.
• Enforce and manage policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED