Group Leader Lab Assistant Harper Stat Lab Full Time Evenings

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Group Leader Lab Assistant for the Harper Stat Lab. This full-time evening role involves supervising laboratory assistants, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and facilitating communication between staff and management. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a strong background in phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in phlebotomy or specimen processing in healthcare.
• Previous leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of Laboratory Assistants to ensure operational efficiency.
• Facilitates communication between management and staff, manages specimen processing.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Group Leader Lab Assistant Harper Stat Lab Full Time Evenings

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Job Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Established in 1993, it comprises Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, rapid response hospital labs, Centralized Stat Lab, Blood Bank Lab, and outreach services including patient centers, courier, and billing. Our service area covers Southeast Michigan with over 1,000 tests, including high-end specialties, and less than 1% sent outside for reference.

Summary

Under supervision and following established guidelines, oversees daily activities of Laboratory Assistants and II to ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, quality checks, workflow monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and OIG policies. Facilitates communication between management and staff, manages specimen processing, documentation, and results entry, oversees safety and inventory, and supports process improvements. Acts as a resource for internal and external customers and may perform duties of Laboratory Assistants as needed. Supports organizational values and acts as supervisor in absence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years experience in phlebotomy or specimen processing in healthcare; 3 years phlebotomy experience required for Outreach Department.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Customer service experience required; Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Additional Details

Location: Detroit, MI | Facility: DMC University Laboratories | Type: Full Time | Shift: Evening

Employment practices are non-discriminatory. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.