Specimen Processing Team Lead | Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Quest Diagnostics; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 75,188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical benefits

Well-being programs

Annual health assessment

Vacation and time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Winfield, IL is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead to supervise 8–12 technicians, coordinate shifts, and ensure production and quality targets are met. This role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

The position includes responsibilities for training, performance feedback, and adherence to safety policies, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Internal candidates will be considered first.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates may be considered after one year in SPT III/related role.
• Experience in Specimen Processing preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge applicable to a clinical laboratory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all duties in Specimen Processing.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems; collaborates with technical departments as needed.
• Assists SPTs in test selection and problem resolution.
• Answers employee questions regarding processing; provides feedback to supervisors.

Skills

Leadership by example

Communication skills

Coaching and feedback

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Report generation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Winfield, IL is seeking a Specimen Processing Group Lead to supervise 8–12 technicians, coordinate shifts, and ensure production and quality targets are met. This role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

The position includes responsibilities for training, performance feedback, and adherence to safety policies, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Internal candidates will be considered first.