Specimen Processing Team Lead

About the role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. The company leverages advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data‑driven innovation to enhance operations and deliver greater value. The Specimen Processing Team Lead in Nashville, TN will supervise daily department operations, lead a team, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 5 pm – 1:30 am, with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising day‑to‑day operations of the department.
• Lead the team in daily processes and procedures.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Oversee routing of specimens to their respective preparation 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, escalating when necessary.
• Engage in continuous process and service‑level improvements.
• Enforce and manage departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3 + years experience in a lab, accessioning, data entry, or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• 1 + year experience working in a clinical laboratory.
• 1 + year experience as a people leader.

Additional Standards

• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to pass a standardized color‑blindness test.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) for employees working 20 + hours per week.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.