Senior Specimen Operations Leader

Quest Diagnostics; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Management Sr. Manager to lead the specimen flow from drop-off to transfer into testing areas, ensuring quality, compliance, and productivity.

You will oversee cross-functional coordination with Accessioning, Tech Ops, Referrals, and Maxi to maintain on-time handoffs and safe operations. The role emphasizes monitoring performance metrics, prioritizing work, and delivering data-based decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have strong people leadership skills, robust problem-solving experience within a fast-paced setting, data-based decision-making abilities, and be highly organized.
• Additionally, the candidate must ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and ensure adequate workflow of specimens from drop off through the time of transfer to the testing areas.
• Monitor performance metrics across all areas and coordinate effective communications between area leaders.
• Escalate equipment downtime timely and identify cost-saving ideas or process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Management Sr. Manager to lead the specimen flow from drop-off to transfer into testing areas, ensuring quality, compliance, and productivity.

You will oversee cross-functional coordination with Accessioning, Tech Ops, Referrals, and Maxi to maintain on-time handoffs and safe operations. The role emphasizes monitoring performance metrics, prioritizing work, and delivering data-based decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a safe,