Specimen Processing Team Lead
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join its team in Baltimore, Maryland. The role assists with supervising day-to-day department operations and leading the team through daily processes and procedures. It also supports laboratory specimen preparation and routing, quality assurance, error resolution, policy enforcement, and administrative duties. The position operates in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and contributes to process and service-level improvements. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the ability to cover first and third shifts and weekends as needed. The pay range is $19.00–$25.00 per hour. Job offers are based on skills, relevant experience, degrees or certifications, internal equity, and market data.
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.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational 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 2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory.
- At least 2 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.
- Assist with preparing 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.
- Resolve production errors as requested by management; research errors and escalate them when necessary.
- Engage in continuous process and service-level improvements.
- Enforce and manage policies and procedures.
- Perform administrative duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
