Specimen Processing Team Lead - Evening Shift

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Annual incentive plans

401(k) match

Education assistance

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead for Tue–Sat, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. You will supervise 8–12 technicians, coordinate scheduling, and contribute to performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

The role supports supervisors, participates in audits, ensures compliance, and helps maintain productivity and quality across the Specimen Processing department.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates minimum of one year in SPT III/related role.
• Three years in a laboratory environment with Specimen Processing experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred with terminology applicable to a clinical lab.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all job duties in Specimen Processing department.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills; collaborate with technical departments as needed.
• Assists all SPTs in proper test selection and problem resolution.
• Answers and clarifies employee questions regarding processing.
• Provides feedback to supervisors when problems arise.
• Completes shift paperwork, sets up for production, and ensures staff cleanup at end of shift.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Repairs and maintains department equipment; notifies when major repairs are required.
• Assists in training, cross training, and department audits as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In addition, may assist in prioritizing work, monitoring production, coaching staff, and staffing weekends/holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Communication

Workflow management

Interpersonal skills

Training & coaching

Quality & safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Tools

PC skills

Reporting

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead for Tue–Sat, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. You will supervise 8–12 technicians, coordinate scheduling, and contribute to performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

The role supports supervisors, participates in audits, ensures compliance, and helps maintain productivity and quality across the Specimen Processing department.