Specimen Processor Team Lead

Memphis Pathology Laboratory; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and your dep

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Memphis, TN is seeking a Laboratory Operations professional for the 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm). The role focuses on processing and handling patient specimens, maintaining safety, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong reading, writing, and analytical skills, and the ability to operate general laboratory equipment. Bonus for 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a lab with biological hazards and PPE requirements; uphold safety and quality controls.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

General laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours

This Opportunity Is

Location: Memphis, TN

Days: Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays

Hours: 40+ hours per week. Availability includes 3pm-11:30pm

Full Time: Benefit Eligible

In This Role, You Will

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All You Need Is

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Bonus Points If You’ve Got

• 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production

We’ll Give You

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We Also Want You To Know This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category Laboratory Operations

Company

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.