Specimen Processing Team Lead

Sonic Healthcare USA • Jackson, MS

9h

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 and working in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The position champions safety, compliance, and quality control. It has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only as needed to perform their 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., with 40 scheduled 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.
• Direct workflow.
• Train new hires on proper processes and procedures.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only when required to fulfill job duties.

Benefits

• Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunity to grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

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