Specimen Processing Team Lead

Sonic Healthcare USA • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Team Lead supports patient care by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role directs workflow, identifies when corrective action is needed, and implements effective solutions. It also includes training new hires on proper processes and procedures, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. The position works in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements and involves routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI), which must be handled confidentially and accessed only as needed to perform job duties.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position in Jackson, Mississippi, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
• Direct workflow.
• Train new hires on proper processes and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only as required to fulfill job duties.

Benefits

• Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Opportunity to grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

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