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Sr. Manager, Specimen Management

Yesterday Chantilly, VA

Are you seeking an opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about leading teams/people? Do you want to have an impact on improving health and people's lives? If your answer is "yes", then we invite you to become a Sr. Manager, Specimen Processing with LabCorp in Chantilly, VA!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily accessioning operations for the Chantilly VA branch, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and compliance in a high-volume production environment.
  • Responsible for the leadership and mentoring of 4 direct people leaders and 60+ indirect team members.
  • Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and independently operate laboratory systems and workflows within defined onboarding timelines.
  • Maintain consistent professional conduct, including punctuality, engagement during training, and appropriate workplace behavior.
  • Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for supervisors and frontline staff.
  • Ensure timely completion of operational tasks, reporting, and end-of-shift responsibilities.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and leadership; deliver accurate updates and follow through on commitments.
  • Maintain focus on assigned responsibilities, demonstrate strong time management, and adapt to operational needs, including extended or non-standard hours.
  • Maintain productivity standards, quality assurance metrics and proper staffing for all departments.
  • Enforce and maintain staff compliance, company policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Responsible for managing the P&L for the department.
  • Manage and evaluate performance of leaders and team members.
  • Organize workflow to meet production specifications and deadlines.
  • Work with various functional areas within division to identify and implement process improvement.
  • Enforce health and safety regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm - 12am (hours vary) Saturdays and Sundays as needed (must be flexible)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required
  • Minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience required
  • Ability to effectively coach and develop leaders to effect change and create a continually improving supply chain.
  • Strong working knowledge of a high-volume production operation.
  • Strong working knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS)
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain operational pace.
  • Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures are preferred.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work extended or non-standard hours based on operational needs
  • Ability to work at a sustained fast pace, with prolonged walking/standing and regular lifting up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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Client-provided location(s): Chantilly, VA
Job ID: labcorp-2541857_1149876675
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-30T19:56:45

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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