{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"df4e88035c6ff63ad53b518c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df4e88035c6ff63ad53b518c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df4e88035c6ff63ad53b518c","title":"Specimen Processing Supervisor","description":"Specimen Processing Supervisor - San Juan Capistrano, CA, Wednesday to Sunday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM\nPay range: $75,449 - $79,420 / year\nSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.\n\nBenefits information:\nWe are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:\nDay 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours\nBest-in-class well-being programs\nAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®\nhealthyMINDS mental health program\nVacation and Health/Flex Time\n6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off\nFinFit financial coaching and services\n401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up option\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nAnnual incentive plans\nMatching gifts program\nEducation assistance through MyQuest for Education\nCareer advancement opportunities\nand so much more!\nSupervise functions within the Specimen Processing department, which may include one or more of the following: Specimen Processing, Test in Question/Problem Resolution, Imaging/Microfilming. Responsible for overseeing the following activities, daily operations of Specimen Processing, all compliance training, training of personnel, monitoring Quality of the department(s), monitor and improve productivity. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment. Know and understand all functions of the department.\nQuest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.\n\nWhile we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.\n\nResponsible for daily operations of department which may include responsibility for Imaging/Microfilming, Test In Question and some Problem Resolution Client Service functions\nOversees safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness of department (including upgrades, repairs, etc.)\nDevelops and implements Standard Operating Procedures for Specimen Processing in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines\nReviews Specimen Processing Standard Operating Procedure Manual on a biannual basis and ensures departmental compliance. Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP’s as indicated\nWhere applicable, ensures all Federal, State & local licensure requirements are met, working with the QA and Medical Director’s offices\nEnsures all documentation is complete and reviewed as required for internal and external inspection/audit\nEnsures all employees meet Compliance Guidelines and Competency Testing. Ensures all employees receive adequate training and meet annual competency requirements\nMonitors incoming workflow from Logistics and make necessary changes to ensure adequate supply of specimens to technical departments\nMay supervise packing and shipping of specimens to other laboratories, in accordance with IATA regulations\nEnsures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meet the criteria necessary to provide accurate and timely results\nMonitors special handling of Jeopardized Clients, Hospital Clients and Vital Specimens to ensure there are no mishandled specimen(s)/patient requisitions\nDemonstrates leadership skills in employee relations, scheduling, new employee onboarding, team meetings, coaching, performance management\nEstablishes and motivates a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.\nDisseminates all essential information in a timely manner, using various forms of communication to all departmental staff.\nMay track/enter time/attendance of employees\nPrepares month-end reports\nInvestigates/resolves and responds in a timely manner to internal and external customer issues appropriately and effectively\nPrepares schedules for department employees, maintains adequate coverage for department\nOversees and ensure adequate supply inventory for the department\nEnsures continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives are implemented in accordance with established deadlines\nParticipates in the interview, selection, and hiring of new employees\nResponsible for coaching, development, supervision, and succession planning of staff\nMonitors ongoing performance of employees; provides corrective action and counseling as required. Prepares and administers annual performance reviews\nAssists in ensuring fiscal responsibilities of the department are met which includes implementation of cost containment programs, management of overtime, participation in standardization initiatives and needs assessment for capital expenditures\nParticipates on Quest Management System (QMS) and Process Improvement Teams, or other initiatives to meet business objectives\nOrganizes and lead projects both within the workgroup and with cross-functional groups\nMeet all deadlines assigned by the manager\nEffectively works with Technical departments to resolve problems. Must have the interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments, and foster continuous improvement\nExcellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; is able to manage concerns of clients, technical departments, and employees in a professional manner\nAll other duties as assigned\n\"\nRequired Work Experience:\nInternal candidates require a minimum of two years in a Group Leader/related role\nPreferred Work Experience:\n5 years experience in a laboratory; Medical or production background preferred\nPrevious people leadership experience preferred\nPhysical and Mental Requirements:\nWorks in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits\nHandles multiple tasks and works in a production environment\nMust have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately perform job.\nSkills:\nPC skills, MS Office applications\nExcellent leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.\nMonitor and provide a safe work environment, prepare incident reports and implement preventative measures\nAct in a professional manner at all times.\nMust be able to adjust schedule to meet business requirements, which may include extended hours.\nKnowledge of systems tools such as COGNOS, Oracle, EMPower, Kronos\nEducation\nAssociates Degree (Preferred)\n\nQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.\n\nQuest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.","company":"Quest Diagnostics","rawCompany":"quest diagnostics","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T12:32:27.387Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"621511","title":"Medical Laboratories","slug":"medical-laboratories"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"621999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-ambulatory-health-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Specimen Processing Supervisor","description":"Specimen Processing Supervisor - San Juan Capistrano, CA, Wednesday to Sunday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM\nPay range: $75,449 - $79,420 / year\nSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.\n\nBenefits information:\nWe are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:\nDay 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours\nBest-in-class well-being programs\nAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®\nhealthyMINDS mental health program\nVacation and Health/Flex Time\n6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off\nFinFit financial coaching and services\n401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up option\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nAnnual incentive plans\nMatching gifts program\nEducation assistance through MyQuest for Education\nCareer advancement opportunities\nand so much more!\nSupervise functions within the Specimen Processing department, which may include one or more of the following: Specimen Processing, Test in Question/Problem Resolution, Imaging/Microfilming. Responsible for overseeing the following activities, daily operations of Specimen Processing, all compliance training, training of personnel, monitoring Quality of the department(s), monitor and improve productivity. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment. Know and understand all functions of the department.\nQuest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.\n\nWhile we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.\n\nResponsible for daily operations of department which may include responsibility for Imaging/Microfilming, Test In Question and some Problem Resolution Client Service functions\nOversees safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness of department (including upgrades, repairs, etc.)\nDevelops and implements Standard Operating Procedures for Specimen Processing in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines\nReviews Specimen Processing Standard Operating Procedure Manual on a biannual basis and ensures departmental compliance. 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Ensures all employees receive adequate training and meet annual competency requirements\nMonitors incoming workflow from Logistics and make necessary changes to ensure adequate supply of specimens to technical departments\nMay supervise packing and shipping of specimens to other laboratories, in accordance with IATA regulations\nEnsures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meet the criteria necessary to provide accurate and timely results\nMonitors special handling of Jeopardized Clients, Hospital Clients and Vital Specimens to ensure there are no mishandled specimen(s)/patient requisitions\nDemonstrates leadership skills in employee relations, scheduling, new employee onboarding, team meetings, coaching, performance management\nEstablishes and motivates a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.\nDisseminates all essential information in a timely manner, using various forms of communication to all departmental staff.\nMay track/enter time/attendance of employees\nPrepares month-end reports\nInvestigates/resolves and responds in a timely manner to internal and external customer issues appropriately and effectively\nPrepares schedules for department employees, maintains adequate coverage for department\nOversees and ensure adequate supply inventory for the department\nEnsures continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives are implemented in accordance with established deadlines\nParticipates in the interview, selection, and hiring of new employees\nResponsible for coaching, development, supervision, and succession planning of staff\nMonitors ongoing performance of employees; provides corrective action and counseling as required. Prepares and administers annual performance reviews\nAssists in ensuring fiscal responsibilities of the department are met which includes implementation of cost containment programs, management of overtime, participation in standardization initiatives and needs assessment for capital expenditures\nParticipates on Quest Management System (QMS) and Process Improvement Teams, or other initiatives to meet business objectives\nOrganizes and lead projects both within the workgroup and with cross-functional groups\nMeet all deadlines assigned by the manager\nEffectively works with Technical departments to resolve problems. Must have the interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments, and foster continuous improvement\nExcellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; is able to manage concerns of clients, technical departments, and employees in a professional manner\nAll other duties as assigned\n\"\nRequired Work Experience:\nInternal candidates require a minimum of two years in a Group Leader/related role\nPreferred Work Experience:\n5 years experience in a laboratory; Medical or production background preferred\nPrevious people leadership experience preferred\nPhysical and Mental Requirements:\nWorks in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits\nHandles multiple tasks and works in a production environment\nMust have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately perform job.\nSkills:\nPC skills, MS Office applications\nExcellent leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.\nMonitor and provide a safe work environment, prepare incident reports and implement preventative measures\nAct in a professional manner at all times.\nMust be able to adjust schedule to meet business requirements, which may include extended hours.\nKnowledge of systems tools such as COGNOS, Oracle, EMPower, Kronos\nEducation\nAssociates Degree (Preferred)\n\nQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.\n\nQuest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.","datePosted":"2026-08-14T12:32:27.387Z","dateModified":"2026-08-14T12:32:27.387Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Quest Diagnostics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denver","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"df4e88035c6ff63ad53b518c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df4e88035c6ff63ad53b518c"}}