Lead, Sample Receiving & Lab Operations

McKinney Specialty Labs; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

McKinney Specialty Labs, located in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a detail-oriented Group Leader for Sample Receiving. You will oversee daily operations, lead a team, and ensure accurate processing of laboratory samples in a compliant environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, maintenance of chain-of-custody, and collaboration with QA and client engagement to improve workflows and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sample receiving or lab operations.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of sample handling, chain-of-custody, and laboratory quality standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate workflows and provide effective team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Sample Receiving operations, including staffing and scheduling.
• Train, mentor, and supervise team members.
• Oversee sample receipt, labeling, accessioning, storage, and distribution.
• Ensure accurate chain-of-custody and data entry into LIMS.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain SOPs and support process improvements.
• Ensure QA program compliance and safety procedures.
• Support occasional weekend or split-shift operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team mentoring

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry/ Biology/ Environmental Science

Tools

LIMS

Quality standards knowledge

Job description

McKinney Specialty Labs, located in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a detail-oriented Group Leader for Sample Receiving. You will oversee daily operations, lead a team, and ensure accurate processing of laboratory samples in a compliant environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, maintenance of chain-of-custody, and collaboration with QA and client engagement to improve workflows and data integrity.