SPECIMEN ACCESSIONING SUPERVISOR in Des Plaines, Illinois at United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Welcome to United States Drug Testing Laboratories, LLC. (USDTL)

Grow With Us! USDTL is growing, and forensic toxicology continues to be an exciting and evolving field. We foster a professional work environment built on teamwork, open communication, collaboration, and recognition. When you join USDTL, you become part of a team with a meaningful mission: to protect and enrich lives.

USDTL is a global leader in forensic toxicology, specializing in testing for drug and alcohol exposure among newborns, mothers, and other at-risk populations. We serve hospitals, child protection agencies, the Department of Defense, legal professionals, businesses, and other organizations. Our commitment to innovation and research has helped establish USDTL as a leader in umbilical cord, fingernail and hair, and PEth testing.

The work we do matters. By providing accurate, reliable results, we help support early intervention and better outcomes for children, families, and communities. We are looking for passionate, dedicated employees who want to grow with USDTL and contribute to our mission of protecting and enriching lives.

Desired Attributes:

USDTL seeks a scientific professional with exceptional, leadership, organization, communication and collaborative skills.

Company Requirements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to be engaged in the following:

• Perform high-quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, clients and vendors
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with others

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Oversee first-shift Specimen Accessioning operations Tuesday through Saturday, including daily workflow, staffing, and operational coverage.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, safety regulations, and supports quality assurance initiatives.
• Assist with conducting comprehensive training for new employees to ensure proficiency in specimen accessioning tasks.
• Mentor and support employees to foster skill development and professional growth.
• Supervise and direct assigned Specimen Accessioning staff, including participation in hiring, training, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and recommendations regarding employee status.
• Manage laboratory supplies and reagents pertinent to the area.
• Maintain close and effective cross-area and cross-shift communication with the Quality Manager and Laboratory Supervisors/Managers overseeing laboratory operations.
• Adapt to changing workflows, adjust priorities, and reassign staff as needed to meet the sample volume, staffing needs, and turnaround time goals.
• Maintain open and timely communication with other departments regarding specimens with missing information, discrepancies, or any other concerns.
• Use LabSavvy's AI-assisted tool to review and validate requisitions by verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accessioning information.
• Coordinate daily assignments and staffing coverage
• Ensure incoming emails are monitored and responses are provided promptly.
• Verify end-of-day tasks and emails are completed and follow up the next day if needed.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend improvements that support the company's overall goals.
• Conduct monthly one-on-ones with staff to review performance, provide feedback, and discuss concerns.

USDTL is an equal opportunity and everify employer along with a drug free workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in supervisory or other leadership role required
• 2-year associates degree or higher preferred (at least 24 semester hours in natural sciences)

Position Requirements:

Demonstrated skills in: Leadership, effective communication, time management, decision-making and problem solving. Successful candidate must be able to work independently and must be detailed-oriented, dependable and show initiative.

• Lab positions involve handling of biohazardous materials and dangerous chemicals.

Preferences:

• Candidate with experience in the Laboratory and/or the Receiving area

Work Requirements:

Off hours communication may be required. Work Schedule: hours may vary slightly, but general schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.