Specimen Processing Team Lead

Labcorp • Tukwila, WA

7d • $24 - $30

About The Position

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 The Lead will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 is preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• 1 year or more experience in a clinical laboratory or Hospital setting
• 6 months or more experience leading a team
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures is preferred

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
• performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED