Team Lead Immunochemistry

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Team Lead to join our team at the Halsey Lab in Portland, OR.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM . Weekend coverage may be required as needed to support staffing and operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Immunochemistry department.

• Serve as the department lead and technical resource for laboratory staff.

• Oversee regulatory compliance activities and ensure adherence to laboratory policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.

• Perform and coordinate validation studies, correlations, linearity studies, and other quality assurance projects.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, proficiency testing, and corrective action initiatives.

• Monitor workflow and assist in ensuring turnaround time (TAT) goals are achieved.

• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of laboratory personnel.

• Keep management informed of departmental progress, operational challenges, staffing concerns, employee performance, and other factors affecting departmental operations.

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures according to established SOPs.

• Rotate through bench duties within the Immunochemistry department as needed to support daily operations.

• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.

• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls as needed.

• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.

• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.

• Assist with specimen processing when needed.

• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

• 6 years or more experience as a Medical Technologist

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.

• ASCP and/or AMT certification.

• 1 year or more of leadership, supervisory, or lead technologist experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

• 1 year or more of experience performing testing in an Immunochemistry department within a high-complexity clinical laboratory.

Additional Job Standards

• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures.

• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize work, make sound decisions, and adapt in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with laboratory staff, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness assessment.

**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. For more detailed information , click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) . ** **

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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