SPECIMEN ACCESSIONING SUPERVISOR
About The Position
The Specimen Accessioning Supervisor oversees first-shift specimen accessioning operations, generally Tuesday through Saturday, coordinating workflow, staffing, and operational coverage. The role supports compliance with laboratory procedures and safety regulations, quality assurance initiatives, employee training and development, and the management of area supplies and reagents. The supervisor directs assigned staff and participates in hiring, training, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and recommendations regarding employee status. The role coordinates with the Quality Manager, Laboratory Supervisors and Managers, and other departments to maintain effective communication, resolve specimen information concerns, adapt staffing and priorities to sample volume and turnaround-time goals, and identify workflow improvements. The supervisor also reviews requisitions using LabSavvy's AI-assisted tool, monitors incoming emails, verifies completion of end-of-day tasks, and conducts monthly one-on-ones with staff.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or other leadership role.
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently; attention to detail, dependability, and initiative.
- Ability to perform work involving biohazardous materials and dangerous chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year associate degree or higher, preferably with at least 24 semester hours in natural sciences.
- Experience in a laboratory and/or receiving area.
Responsibilities
- Oversee first-shift Specimen Accessioning operations Tuesday through Saturday, including daily workflow, staffing, and operational coverage.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and safety regulations, and support quality assurance initiatives.
- Assist with comprehensive training for new employees to ensure proficiency in specimen accessioning tasks.
- Mentor and support employees to foster skill development and professional growth.
- Supervise and direct assigned staff, including participating in hiring, training, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and recommendations regarding employee status.
- Manage laboratory supplies and reagents pertinent to the area.
- Maintain effective cross-area and cross-shift communication with the Quality Manager and Laboratory Supervisors and Managers overseeing laboratory operations.
- Adapt to changing workflows, adjust priorities, and reassign staff as needed to meet sample volume, staffing needs, and turnaround-time goals.
- Communicate with other departments about specimens with missing information, discrepancies, or other concerns.
- Use LabSavvy's AI-assisted tool to review and validate requisitions by verifying the accuracy and completeness of accessioning information.
- Coordinate daily assignments and staffing coverage.
- Monitor incoming emails and provide timely responses.
- Verify end-of-day tasks and emails are completed, and follow up the next day if needed.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend improvements that support company goals.
- Conduct monthly one-on-ones with staff to review performance, provide feedback, and discuss concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
