Leader - Lab Assistant

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 partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Shift: Afternoons

Status: 40 hours per week

Role Overview

As a Laboratory Assistant Team Lead, you will lead a shift or team to perform pre-analytic and post-analytic specimen and order processing. You will train and oversee other lab assistants, ensuring established procedures are followed in your assigned laboratory section. Your role is vital in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory operations, directly supporting patient care and diagnostic services.

What You Will Do

• 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 your assigned laboratory section.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and support services as needed.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to maintain workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated reliability and self-starter attitude.
• High level of competency in performing all Laboratory Assistant duties relevant to the assigned location.
• Competence and experience in pre-analytic specimen activities, including teaching and mentoring others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Familiarity with laboratory services.