Specimen Collection Support Lead
- PORTLAND, OR, United States
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Job details
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- 1+ year of Aegis Specimen Collection or Field Services experience OR 2+ years of external collection experience
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Looking to use your hands-on experience and lead others? Join Aegis in this new role as a Specimen Collection Support Lead and take the next step in your career - coaching a small team, supporting clinic partners, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare every day. Why Aegis?
- At Aegis, our mission is to help clinicians make better decisions and improve patient outcomes. As a team member, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment driven by integrity, accountability, and excellence.
About the Role
- Aegis Sciences Corporation is seeking a Specimen Collection Support Lead to oversee and support a team of Specimen Collectors across an assigned territory. This role combines hands-on collection, leadership, training, and client support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both operational execution and team development.
- You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality, compliant specimen collection services, while supporting clinic partners and driving team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage assigned Specimen Collectors, providing coaching, guidance, and support
- Serve as a liaison between field teams, leadership, and clients to ensure alignment and service excellence
- Travel to clinics within your territory to support coverage, training, and client needs as needed
- Onboard and train new Specimen Collectors and support ongoing skill development
- Ensure all collection activities meet SOPs, compliance standards, and quality expectations
- Support implementation and use of Electronic Lab Requisitions (FLUID/ELR)
- Monitor team performance, identify training gaps, and address compliance concerns
- Assist with new client setup, site coverage planning, and operational coordination
- Maintain accurate records for specimen collection, shipping, and reporting
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve field issues and improve processes
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1+ year of Aegis Specimen Collection or Field Services experience OR 2+ years of external collection experience
- Leadership experience (training, mentoring, coordinating, or leading projects)
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable interacting with clients, patients, and cross-functional teams
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurability requirements
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory
Work Environment
- Travel required as need to support clinic locations across a territory
- Remote work from home when not traveling
- Work performed in clinic and healthcare environments, including handling biological specimens
Aegis Sciences Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
More about this job
Skills
- Lead others
- Leadership
- Team building
- Coaching
- Regulatory compliance
- Reporting
- Improve business processes
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Prioritization
- Valid driver's licence