Specimen Processing Team Lead — Drive Quality & Efficiency

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to supervise day-to-day operations and lead the team in daily processes. You'll assist with preparation of laboratory specimens and oversee routing to prep areas, promoting process improvements and quality checks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3+ years in lab or production, with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry or production.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the day‑to‑day operations of the department.
• Lead the team in 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Color blindness test

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to supervise day-to-day operations and lead the team in daily processes. You'll assist with preparation of laboratory specimens and oversee routing to prep areas, promoting process improvements and quality checks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3+ years in lab or production, with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.