Afternoon Lab Team Lead

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an experienced Laboratory Assistant Team Lead for afternoons, 40 hours per week. You will lead a shift, train staff, and ensure accuracy and efficiency in specimen processing across pre- and post-analytic workflows.

The role emphasizes mentoring others, maintaining procedures, and collaborating with supervisors to sustain quality patient care in a busy laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated reliability and self-starter attitude.
• Competence in pre-analytic specimen activities and training others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of lab assistants in pre-analytic and post-analytic specimen processing.
• Train and mentor staff on laboratory procedures and support services.
• Ensure adherence to established procedures in the assigned laboratory section.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and support services as needed.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to maintain workflow efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Laboratory operations

Communication

Pre-analytic / post-analytic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Specimen processing equipment

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an experienced Laboratory Assistant Team Lead for afternoons, 40 hours per week. You will lead a shift, train staff, and ensure accuracy and efficiency in specimen processing across pre- and post-analytic workflows.

The role emphasizes mentoring others, maintaining procedures, and collaborating with supervisors to sustain quality patient care in a busy laboratory setting.