The molecular lab here at my work is on mandatory overtime.
Still thousands of tests behind, which goes with lab catching up as you mentioned.
If the molecular department continues to be overwhelmed, I hope the lab reallocate some techs into their section temporarily. They are starting to become grumpy due to the long hours.
I can imagine!
In my lab, everyone is on a 6 week contract so they know it's easy to walk out after. And they're very considerate to each other which keeps the mood up.
It's still a lot of stress and pressure.