Specimen Processing Team Lead

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LCA Lab. Corp. of America in Orlando, Florida is looking for a qualified laboratory supervisor. This role involves overseeing day-to-day lab operations, ensuring quality assurance, and encouraging continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, have at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment, and possess strong supervisory skills. Comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory or related field.
• Experience as a people leader is preferred.
• Strong computer and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the department.
• Assist in specimen preparation for analysis.
• Encourage and implement process improvements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Help lead the team in their daily processes and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Oversee routing of specimens to their respective prep areas.
• Encourage process improvements and best practices.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Resolve any production errors as requested by management.
• Research and resolve production errors while escalating when necessary.
• Engage in continuous process and service-level improvements.
• Enforce and manage policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry, or production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• 3 years or more experience working in a clinical laboratory.
• 3 years or more experience as a people leader.

Additional Standards

• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees scheduled for less than 20 hours, as well as Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees, are eligible to participate only in the 401(k) plan.

Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LabCorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, family or parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to arrest or conviction records. We encourage all to apply.