Lead Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Lead Processing Technician is responsible for accessioning and manually processing laboratory specimens with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This role supports daily quality assurance activities, performs routine equipment maintenance, and helps ensure compliance with laboratory standards. The Lead Technician guides day-to-day workflow, assists with problem-solving, and maintains smooth operational processes in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include participating in meetings with supervisors and managers, contributing to process improvements and future development initiatives, and providing training and performance feedback to team members. This position functions as an extension of the leadership team, supporting both operational excellence and team growth. A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am—3:30pm

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science) and two years of lab processing experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science can substitute for two years of experience
4 years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate’s Degree requirement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance)
Perform problem solving functions and solving/issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
Oversee shift operations and manage workflow issues.
Adjust daily schedule as needed.
Act as a technical resource, ensuring SOPs and policies are followed and FVPM of equipment is performed as required.
Assist in troubleshooting.
Inform management/supervision of issues and ensure appropriate communication between shifts.