Specimen Processing Supervisor

Role Description

Specimen Processing Supervisor

Schedule/Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 am-9:30 am

As Specimen Processing Supervisor, you will have the primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre-analytical processing and of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This role will supervise, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

* Primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre-analytical processing of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories.
* Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
* Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory.
* Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing chemical, biological, and physical tests of laboratory samples.
* Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives.
* Establish schedules and methods for providing laboratory analysis and quality assurance program services.
* Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
* Participate in the development of policies and procedures.
* Implement approved policies and procedures.
* Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
* Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
* Provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes.
* Provide lab training to laboratory personnel on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
* Participate in the selection of laboratory staff.
* Work with employees to correct deficiencies.
* Implement discipline procedures.
* Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
* Performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
* Perform related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

* Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree or certification equivalent (MT/MLT) required.

* Requires experience in a clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of high throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis, O&P/fecal, microbiology, histology and related analyzers/diagnostics.

* Supervisory experience preferred

Skills Requirements

* Proven ability to build, develop, and thrive within clinical laboratory teams

* Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-growing environments

* Skilled at balancing multiple priorities efficiently

* Extensive experience with IT and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS); highly proficient with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces

* Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset

* Effective people leadership and team management abilities

* Committed to upholding Zoetis core beliefs and values

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities

Physical Position Requirements:

* Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends

* Must be able to sit/stand/walk for periods of time

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Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.