Specimen Processing Supervisor

Zoetis•Louisville, KY

20d

About The Position

As Specimen Processing Supervisor, you will have the primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre-analytical processing and of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories. Responsibilities and Duties: This role will supervise, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. • Primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre-analytical processing of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories. • Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials. • Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory. • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing chemical, biological, and physical tests of laboratory samples. • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives. • Establish schedules and methods for providing laboratory analysis and quality assurance program services. • Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly. • Participate in the development of policies and procedures. • Implement approved policies and procedures. • Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures. • Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. • Provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes. • Provide lab training to laboratory personnel on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques. • Participate in the selection of laboratory staff. • Work with employees to correct deficiencies. • Implement discipline procedures. • Attend and participate in professional group meetings. • Performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree or certification equivalent (MT/MLT) required.
Requires experience in a clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of high throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis, O&P/fecal, microbiology, histology and related analyzers/diagnostics.
Proven ability to build, develop, and thrive within clinical laboratory teams
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-growing environments
Skilled at balancing multiple priorities efficiently
Extensive experience with IT and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS); highly proficient with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
Effective people leadership and team management abilities
Committed to upholding Zoetis core beliefs and values
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities
Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends
Must be able to sit/stand/walk for periods of time

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leading a local team in the pre-analytical processing of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories.
Leading the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
Supervising, assigning, reviewing, and participating in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory.
Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and participating in the work of staff responsible for performing chemical, biological, and physical tests of laboratory samples.
Recommending and assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives.
Establishing schedules and methods for providing laboratory analysis and quality assurance program services.
Identifying resource needs, reviewing needs with appropriate management staff, and allocating resources accordingly.
Participating in the development of policies and procedures.
Implementing approved policies and procedures.
Monitoring work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
Ensuring work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Providing training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes.
Providing lab training to laboratory personnel on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
Participating in the selection of laboratory staff.
Working with employees to correct deficiencies.
Implementing discipline procedures.
Attending and participating in professional group meetings.
Performing the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Performing related duties as required.