Specimen Processing Team lead

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. Through science, data, technology, and a vast laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people’s health worldwide.

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this position, you will assist in supervising day-to-day operations, lead the team in daily processes, and ensure efficient and accurate specimen processing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of day-to-day operations of the department
• 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 production errors as requested by management; research and escalate when necessary
• Engage in continuous process and service-level improvements
• Enforce and manage policies and procedures
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of experience in lab, accessioning, data entry, or production
• 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 skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, policies, and procedures
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 1+ years of experience working in a clinical laboratory
• 1+ years of experience as a people leader

Schedule

Split shifts ranging from Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM. Ability to cover 1st and 3rd shifts and weekends as needed.

Pay

$19.00–$29.93 per hour. Eligible for a 2nd shift differential. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, 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, and vision coverage
• Life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule are eligible for all benefits except PTO or FTO.