Pre Analytics Lead Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Lead Processing Technician to accession and manually process laboratory specimens with high accuracy and efficiency. You will guide day-to-day workflow, participate in meetings, and support process improvements in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role includes supervising a team during evening hours (3:00pm–11:00pm), performing QA activities, and ensuring SOPs are followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree (Science) with two years lab processing experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science can substitute for two years experience.
• Four years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate’s Degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Perform problem solving and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
• Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
• Oversee shift operations and manage workflow issues.
• Adjust daily schedule as needed.
• Act as a technical resource, ensuring SOPs are followed and FVPM of equipment is performed.
• Assist in troubleshooting.
• Inform management of issues and communicate between shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

QA knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree (Science)

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Lab experience (2 years)

4 years lab processing experience

Tools

Centrifuge

Aliquoting tools

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Lead Processing Technician is responsible for accessioning and manually processing laboratory specimens with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This role supports daily quality assurance activities, performs routine equipment maintenance, and helps ensure compliance with laboratory standards.

The Lead Technician guides day-to-day workflow, assists with problem-solving, and maintains smooth operational processes in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include participating in meetings with supervisors and managers, contributing to process improvements and future development initiatives, and providing training and performance feedback to team members. This position functions as an extension of the leadership team, supporting both operational excellence and team growth.

A caregiver in this position works evenings, 3:00pm - 11:00pm

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance)
• Perform problem solving functions and solving/issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
• Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
• Oversee shift operations and manage workflow issues.
• Adjust daily schedule as needed.
• Act as a technical resource, ensuring SOPs and policies are followed and FVPM of equipment is performed as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting.
• Inform management/supervision of issues and ensure appropriate communication between shifts.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science) and two years of lab processing experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science can substitute for two years of experience
• 4 years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate’s Degree requirement

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and to take measurements
• Ability to move about the designated work area and ability to travel throughout the hospital campus.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Handles and transports bio hazardous materials.
• Visual acuity with the ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).