Specimen Processing Team Lead

Specimen Processing Team Lead - PAML

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

PAML a Labcorp company is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Tukwila, WA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm overtime and rotating weekends may be required

Job 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• 1 year or more experience in a clinical laboratory or Hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree

• 1 year or more experience in AP or Histology specimen handling

• 6 months or more experience leading a team

Additional Job Standards:

• Proficient computer and typing skills

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time

• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight

• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month.

The Lead will support daily accessioning operations by guiding team workflows, overseeing specimen preparation and routing and ensuring adherence to established procedures.

This role performs quality assurance checks, resolves production issues, and promotes continuous process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Additionally, the Team Lead enforces policies, supports administrative tasks, and collaborates with management to maintain effective and compliant operations.

Pay Range:  $24.38 - $33.08 per hour

Plus Shift 2 Differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.