Specimen Processing Lead — Evening Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Specimen Processing Supervisor to oversee daily department operations on a 1:00 PM–9:30 PM shift. You will lead staff, develop SOPs, ensure compliance, and coordinate with logistics to maintain specimen flow. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential; prior lab leadership preferred.

This role offers shift differential opportunities and a path for professional growth within our Quest Diagnostics family.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates require a minimum of two years in a Group Leader/related role.
• 5 years experience in a laboratory; Medical or production background preferred.
• Previous people leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Specimen Processing department.
• Develop and implement SOPs for Specimen Processing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and QA requirements.
• Monitor workflow and staffing; plan schedules.
• Lead process improvements and cross-functional projects.
• Coach and develop staff; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Cognos

Oracle

EMPower

Kronos

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Specimen Processing Supervisor to oversee daily department operations on a 1:00 PM–9:30 PM shift. You will lead staff, develop SOPs, ensure compliance, and coordinate with logistics to maintain specimen flow. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential; prior lab leadership preferred.

This role offers shift differential opportunities and a path for professional growth within our Quest Diagnostics family.