Lead Laboratory Technician

Lead Laboratory Technician Position Summary: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the sample receiving/accessions area of the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL). The supervisor oversees staff performance and ensures accurate and timely receipt, accessioning, distribution, and tracking of specimens, as well as management of external testing workflows, while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and data integrity. The role provides leadership to accessions staff, promotes a culture of outstanding customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement, and serves as a key liaison between laboratory sections, external laboratories, and clients to ensure efficient case management and timely reporting. Posting Details Posting Number: S15314P | Working Title: Lead Laboratory Technician | Department: VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Lab | Location: Athens, GA Employment Type: Full Time | Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM | Salary: Commensurate with Experience | Closing Date: 07/06/2026 Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in science or laboratory-related field Previous supervisory experience Previous laboratory experience Experience in customer service or client relations Duties & Responsibilities Accessions Operations, Specimen Processing, and Data Integrity Processing & Accessioning: Execute high-volume processing, validation, and accessioning of diverse veterinary biological specimens according to SOPs while maintaining biosafety standards. Digital Integration: Ensure accurate digitization of diagnostic submission forms to maintain data integrity. Internal Distribution: Accession and distribute specimens internally or prepare for external shipment. Supervision and Workflow Management Staff Supervision: Supervise two employees in Accessions to ensure timely processing and redistribution. Workflow Oversight: Monitor workload and maintain operational efficiency. Training & Compliance: Ensure staff maintain required shipping certifications and follow procedures. Client Service Establish and maintain a culture focused on outstanding customer service, accountability, high standards of quality, and continuous improvement. Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and clients, and promptly respond to client questions and concerns. Collaborate with the AVDL leadership to identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. External Laboratory Coordination and Result Management Send-Out Testing: Coordinate packaging and shipment to external laboratories. Results Processing: Enter external lab results into LIMS and ensure delivery. Documentation: Maintain accurate shipping and records logs. Case Coordination Case Monitoring: Ensure timely completion and reporting of cases. Issue Resolution: Address missing information and discrepancies. Other: Perform other related duties as assigned to support general laboratory operations. Physical Demands Excellent manual dexterity. Lift with assistance up to 50 lbs, and unassisted up to 30 lbs. Stand or sit for extended periods of time. Perform sample processing of laboratory submissions. Legal Statements The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Amy McKinney Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr