Specimen Processing Team Lead - Growth & Quality

Lab; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Support Services Team Leader for the Raritan, NJ location. The role oversees specimen processing operations, leads a team, ensures quality and efficiency, and collaborates on process improvements in a fast-paced lab setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years in a lab/healthcare/manufacturing environment; an Associate's degree and lab leadership experience are preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience in a laboratory, healthcare, manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 6 months or more of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• 6 months or more supervising or leading a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Support Services Team Leader for the Raritan, NJ location. The role oversees specimen processing operations, leads a team, ensures quality and efficiency, and collaborates on process improvements in a fast-paced lab setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years in a lab/healthcare/manufacturing environment; an Associate's degree and lab leadership experience are preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.