Specimen Processing Specialist

About This Role

Process clinical specimens for analysis and testing, ensuring accuracy and timely data entry within a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role contributes to strengthening physician care by accurately handling millions of healthcare tests monthly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Communicate effectively with client office staff
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated
• Perform spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year relative experience (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to pass a standardized color blind test

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)

Nice to Have

• Previous medical or patient facing healthcare experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits