Specimen Processing Manager

Quest Diagnostics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Specimen Processing Manager to lead the Specimen Processing, Imaging, Cytology Processing and Tech Ops teams in Houston, TX. The role requires strong leadership, compliance focus, and ability to manage multiple processes on a nightly schedule.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a pay range of $120,000+ per year, with potential annual performance bonuses. Monday–Friday night shift, focus on safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years laboratory experience with at least 4 years of direct supervisory experience in the clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Experience overseeing specimen processing and related operations.
• Strong leadership and ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Specimen Processing, Imaging, Cytology Processing and Tech Ops.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain a safe, ergonomic environment.
• Train personnel and manage daily operations.
• Maintain low error rate and productivity within company standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Processing Manager - Houston, TX, Monday to Friday, 11:59 PM to 9:00 AM

This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Pay range: $120,000+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Oversee Specimen Processing, Imaging, Cytology Processing and Tech Ops, may also oversee some or all of the following: Referral Testing, Test In Question, and Histology Processing. Responsible for overseeing the following activities: training of all personnel, all daily operations of related departments, Ensure all Compliance Policies are followed, low error rate, and productivity within company standards. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Must have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately performing the job.
• The ability to effectively work with other departments to resolve problems. Must have interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments, and foster continuous improvements.
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, and holidays, on call and long hours.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and is able to manage client concerns, technical department and employees in a professional manner.
• Make independent decisions and execerise consistent sound judgment.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
• Able to organize and lead projects within the work group and with cross functional groups. Required to give presentations and speak in front of groups.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years laboratory experience with at least 4 years of direct supervisory experience in the clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.

Preferred Work Experience

• Medical or production background preferred

Skills

• PC skills, MS Office applications
• Must have proven leadership, interpersonal skills, and technical knowledge, strong organization and planning skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.