Specimen Processing Group Lead — Lab Operations

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, d&

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Winfield, IL is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead to supervise 8–12 Technicians across shifts. Role includes shift coordination, audits, training, and performance management, with potential weekend/holiday coverage.

Internal candidates favored for rapid progression, with full benefit eligibility and opportunity to earn performance bonuses. The position emphasizes leadership, process compliance, and staff development within the Specimen Processing

Qualifications

• Required WorkExperience: Internal candidates minimum of one year in SPT III/related role.
• Preferred Work Experience: 3 years experience in a laboratory environment with Specimen Processing experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a proficiency and understanding of all job duties in Specimen Processing department.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills; ability to work effectively with the technical departments to resolve problems and gain cooperation as needed.
• Assists all SPT's in proper test selection and problem resolution.
• Answers and clarifies employee questions (including laboratory personnel) regarding processing.
• Provides appropriate feedback to supervisor(s) when problems arise.
• Completes appropriate shift paperwork, setting up for production, ensuring that their staff has cleaned up at the end of the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Problem-solving

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory operations

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Winfield, IL is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead to supervise 8–12 Technicians across shifts. Role includes shift coordination, audits, training, and performance management, with potential weekend/holiday coverage.

Internal candidates favored for rapid progression, with full benefit eligibility and opportunity to earn performance bonuses. The position emphasizes leadership, process compliance, and staff development within the Specimen Processing