Specimen Processing Team Lead — Evening Shift

PAM Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories LLC; Duwamish (WA); On-site; USD 69,858,000 - 94,787,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

PAML Tukwila, WA is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to oversee the accessioning department and guide daily workflows. You will manage the team, ensure timely specimen preparation, and maintain quality controls in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with laboratory experience; leadership ability and strong attention to detail are essential. Shift may include evenings and overtime with potential weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1+ year experience in a clinical lab or hospital setting.
• Experience leading a team (6 months or more) preferred.
• Comfortable handling human specimens and lifting up to 30lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of the day to day operations of the accessioning 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 any production errors while escalating when necessary.
• Engage in continuous process and service level improvements.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Responsible for enforcing and managing policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in AP or Histology

Job description

PAML Tukwila, WA is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to oversee the accessioning department and guide daily workflows. You will manage the team, ensure timely specimen preparation, and maintain quality controls in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with laboratory experience; leadership ability and strong attention to detail are essential. Shift may include evenings and overtime with potential weekend rotation.