Specimen Processor I

Job Description

Specimen Processor I | Labcorp

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Labcorp, located in Knoxville, TN. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and timely processing of laboratory specimens, directly impacting the integrity of millions of healthcare tests every month and supporting the company’s mission to improve health and lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Knoxville, TN

• Mission: This person is responsible for the accurate and timely handling, processing, and documentation of clinical specimens to support diagnostic testing.
• Tech Stack: MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Specimen Preparation: Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Specimen Routing: Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas while accurately identifying and labeling them.
• Specimen Shipping: Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities to meet department activity and production goals.
• Data Entry: Perform accurate and timely data entry of patient information and resolve any problem specimens, documenting as necessary.
• Specimen Storage: Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples for future use.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience: One year or more experience in a lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Skills: Comfortable handling biological specimens, ability to accurately identify specimens, strong data entry and organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience with MS Office.