Lead Laboratory Technician
Job Details
Posting Number: S15314P
Working Title: Lead Laboratory Technician
Department: VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Lab
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people.
College/Unit/Department website: www.vet.uga.edu
Employment Type: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM with occasional after-hours, holiday and weekend work
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 2026-06-23
Proposed Starting Date: 2026-07-06
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Medical Lab Technician III
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
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 serves a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely receipt, accessioning, distribution, and tracking of specimens, and management of external testing workflows while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and data integrity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Excellent organizational skills
- High capacity to multitask and work independently
- Resourcefulness and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Ability to optimize workflow efficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Lift with assistance up to 50lbs, and unassisted up to 30lbs.
- Stand or sit for extended periods of time
- Perform sample processing of laboratory submissions
Duties/Responsibilities
Accessions Operations, Specimen Processing, and Data Integrity (40%)
- 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 (15%)
- 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 (15%)
- 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.
External Laboratory Coordination and Result Management (15%)
- 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 (15%)
- Case Monitoring: Ensure timely completion and reporting of cases.
- Issue Resolution: Address missing information and discrepancies.
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