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Specimen Processing Team Lead

Labcorp
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026

About the role

Labcorp is a leader in diagnostics, drug development and healthcare innovation. Across every role, we harness data and AI to work smarter, move faster and create breakthrough solutions that improve health outcomes for people. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.


LabCorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. 

LabCorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Flowood, MS

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 1:00pm – 9:30pm; ability to cover 1st and 3rd shift and rotating Saturday and Sunday mornings. Also will need to be able to cover mornings at St Dominic as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the supervision of the day to day operations of the Department Name 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent

  • 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry or production.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree

  • 3 years or more experience working in a clinical laboratory

  • 3 years or more experience as a people leader

Job Additional Standards:

  • 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 handle the physical requirements of the position

  • Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures

  • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others?  Are you looking for an industry leading company that offers growth and stability?  In this position, you 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".

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and 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, 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. For more detailed information, please 

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