Lean Project Lead - Lab Ops & Process Improvement

Quest Diagnostics; San Juan Capistrano (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan with Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Project Lead to apply Business Transformation/Lean principles in San Juan Capistrano. This hybrid role involves 4 days onsite and focuses on improving services and processes.

Key responsibilities include leading projects, coaching staff on Lean principles, and ensuring quality in laboratory departments. Candidates should have an Associates Degree with project management experience.

Compensation ranges from $87,000 to $115,000 per year, with additional benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of leading projects from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions or workshops.
• Some experience in leading change.

Responsibilities

• Support key laboratory departments to ensure quality and cost savings.
• Lead projects to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close.
• Apply Lean principles to solve issues and design solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and provide ongoing guidance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Data analysis skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Planning and organization

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SunQuest

Cognos

Atlas

QLS

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Project Lead to apply Business Transformation/Lean principles in San Juan Capistrano. This hybrid role involves 4 days onsite and focuses on improving services and processes.

Key responsibilities include leading projects, coaching staff on Lean principles, and ensuring quality in laboratory departments. Candidates should have an Associates Degree with project management experience.

Compensation ranges from $87,000 to $115,000 per year, with additional benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.