Clinical Laboratory Team Lead

Aura Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health's Raleigh, NC laboratory seeks a Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to oversee daily operations, staff development, and complex testing in a high-volume setting. The role requires strong oversight of testing processes, equipment, safety, and overall department performance.

Responsibilities include training new hires, evaluating specimen quality, and reporting production metrics to management. Candidates should hold a science degree, have 4+ years in clinical testing, and be proficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Minimum of 4 years clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems.
• Ability to pass standardized color blindness test.
• Physical ability to perform laboratory duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and report production metrics.
• Train new hires and support staff development.
• Evaluate specimen acceptability and perform routine and complex tests.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Monitor inventory, ensure safety, and communicate progress to management.

Skills

LIS proficiency

Color vision

Physical stamina

Computers in labs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Role:

Clinical Laboratory Team Leader responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff development, and technical testing at a high-volume laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental operations and report production metrics
• Train new hires and support staff development
• Evaluate specimen acceptability and perform routine and complex tests
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Monitor inventory, ensure safety, and communicate progress to management

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science
• Minimum of 4 years clinical laboratory testing experience
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred
• Proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems
• Ability to pass standardized color blindness test
• Physical ability to perform laboratory duties