Group Leader, Sample Receiving

Description

• →Lead, coordinate and execute daily Sample Receiving operations, including staffing, workflow, scheduling, and operational priorities.
• →Supervise, train, and mentor team members, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• →Oversee and perform sample receipt, inspection, labeling, accessioning, documentation, storage, and distribution to laboratory departments.
• →Ensure accurate chain-of-custody documentation, sample tracking, and data entry into laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• →Identify and resolve sample discrepancies, processing delays, and other operational challenges.
• →Collaborate with laboratory teams, Quality Assurance, and Client Engagement to ensure timely communication and efficient sample processing.
• →Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), address nonconformance issues, and support process improvement initiatives.
• →Ensure compliance with McKinney Specialty Labs' Quality Assurance Program, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• →Perform hands-on sample receiving duties as needed and support occasional split-shift or weekend operations.
• →Actively contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes and workflows.
• →Support process improvements and the transition to new information management systems and platforms.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sample receiving, laboratory operations, sample management, or a related environment.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Knowledge of sample handling, chain-of-custody procedures, sample tracking, and laboratory quality standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate workflows, manage competing priorities, and provide effective team leadership.

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If you are looking to make an impact in a dynamic and visionary company, we invite you to apply for this opportunity at McKinney Specialty Labs.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and continuous improvement skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.