Night Shift Lab Supervisor, Specimen Processing

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks a Supervisor, Specimen Processing to lead shift staff in a high-volume cancer diagnostics lab. This role requires night and weekend hours and a focus on quality and productivity within the department.

You will organize workflow, coach employees, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with GDP and lab policies while driving continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 2 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory, medical or high throughput production environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• 2+ years using computers to include Internet navigation, email usage, MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and empower staff to meet quality and productivity goals set for the shift and department.
• Manage daily shift operations; including but not limited to organizing efficient workflow, redirecting staff, maintaining adequate lab equipment and delegating tasks.
• Organize and lead routine team meetings and 1 on 1 employee meetings.
• Support and coach direct reports through career and professional development.
• Monitor and provide feedback on employee performance metrics including, but not limited to, attendance, productivity and quality.
• Prepare and conduct employee feedback and disciplinary action in accordance with Abbott Cancer Diagnostics Laboratories policy, as needed.
• Manage and maintain shift staffing levels in collaboration with the clinical laboratory management team.
• Effectively interview and recruit employees that meet and exceed our core values.
• Investigate and resolve test record and automation problems in accordance with policies and procedures to maintain expected sample turnaround time.
• Perform root cause analysis when process deviations occur to identify the root cause of the deviation and recommend corrective and preventive actions as applicable.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Work with leadership to develop department goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Support operational initiatives including, but not limited to, quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits.
• Support and occasionally lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple departments.
• Assist and support the Clinical Lab Training Department; including, but not limited to, reviewing department specific training materials, identifying additional training needs/resources, and providing cross-training, as needed.
• Support all clinical laboratory operations, including bench work when needed.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Motivate and inspire employees to do their best work through coaching and leading by example.
• Maintain morale and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Communicate and manage change effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field

High School Degree/General Education Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks a Supervisor, Specimen Processing to lead shift staff in a high-volume cancer diagnostics lab. This role requires night and weekend hours and a focus on quality and productivity within the department.

You will organize workflow, coach employees, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with GDP and lab policies while driving continuous improvement across shifts.