Title: Specimen Processing Team Leader

Department: Specimen Processing

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Horsham, PA

Shift: Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (10% shift differential offered)

Company Summary:

NMS Labs offers over 2,500 Clinical and Forensic toxicology tests to support clients in healthcare, public health, and public safety. For over 50 years, clients have relied on NMS Labs for innovative testing solutions that reflect our core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about our company at NMSLabs.com.

Job Summary:

The Team Leader reports to the Supervisor of Specimen Processing and is responsible for leading the Specimen Processing Team. Key objectives of this position include:

- Entering patient data into the NMS laboratory management information system (LIMS) accurately and promptly.

- Creating and transferring sample aliquots to the testing departments in a timely manner.

- Assisting with implementing practice changes and workflow improvements within the Specimen Processing Department.

Requirements:

- High School Diploma with 6 years of lab experience, or

- Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of lab experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the Specimen Processing Team in logging and aliquoting specimens according to NMS SOPs and documented practices.

- Serve as backup to the Supervisor and assist with scheduling, IT issues, investigating non-conformities, and strategic planning.

- Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements (e.g., CAP Checklist).

- Assist with training staff when requested.

- Act as a liaison between Specimen Processing, laboratory staff, and other departments.

- Update and contribute to SOP creation, improvement, or revision.

- Oversee projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Experience in implementing change within defined parameters and leading change.

- Strong communication skills and a focus on providing quality service to clients.

- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with staff, internal customers, and other stakeholders.

- Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.

- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and business acumen.

- Ability to handle technical and clinical inquiries or complaints.

- Problem-solving skills, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions.

- Ability to make effective presentations to management, public groups, and scientific forums.

- Team player with the ability to present information and respond to questions from co-workers.

- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards and adapt to changes.

- Prioritize and utilize resources effectively.

- Develop business relationships and foster cooperation.

- Familiarity with law enforcement and forensic science disciplines of drug identification and/or forensic toxicology.

- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations.

- Ability to work independently and deliver accurate testimony in courts of law.

- Proficiency in LIMS and MS Office applications.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

- High level of integrity.

Physical Demands:

- Ability to hear.

- Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, office equipment, objects, or tools.

- Movement between work locations.

- Sitting and standing for extended periods.

- Lifting objects up to 20 lbs.

- Ability to travel as needed for court testimony.

- Exposure to intermittent or constant equipment sounds.

- Exposure to fumes, odors, and dust.

- Handling biological material and blood-borne pathogens.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to NMS standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.