Lab Services Team Lead for Core Hematology

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Services Team Leader to join our busy Core Hematology Laboratory located in Burlington, NC!

The ideal candidate will be one who can take initiative, have strong communication and computer skills, experience within a clinical laboratory. Core Hematology is located within the LabCorp York Court campus and is staffed by a professional team with experience in regulated testing, quality, and service.

This laboratory is FDA registered and is dedicated to routine blood and urine testing. In this position, the Lab Services Team Lead will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

The working schedule for this position will be: 3rd shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30am-9:30am. This position is eligible for a 15% shift differential due to 3rd shift hours.

• Follows the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, entering results, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results and assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Performs proficiency testing and documentation for all tests performed in accordance with CLIA, state and accreditation standards.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Acts as subject matter expert in areas of testing and support problem investigation and resolution as needed.
• Coordinates work of other departmental staff as required and assists supervisor/ manager in performing various assigned responsibilities completely and accurately and within established timeframes.
• Assists Supervisor in the performance of the following duties: training staff, scheduling staff for work, reviewing completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance, troubleshooting problems as they arise, making work-flow recommendations to supervisor.
• Clearly communicates all concerns/ issues related to assigned area to Supervisor/ assigned to staff and accurately completed within established time frames.
• Meets company attendance policy.
• Cooperates fully and completely with all efforts to implement and enforce LabCorp's Corporate Integrity Program.
• Exhibits awareness of, and adheres to, LabCorp's compliance policies, which apply specifically to his/ her assigned duties
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

• BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related science.
• 6 years of experience in a clinical laboratory testing.
• Previous lead experience preferred, not required.
• ASCP certification is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
• Knowledge of CLIA, JCAHO, CAP and state regulations is a plus.