Specimen Processor I

Job Description

Specimen Processor I

Company: Labcorp

Location: Charleston, WV

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Job Summary

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated Specimen Processor I to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Charleston, WV. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests every month by meticulously preparing, identifying, and routing laboratory specimens. The ideal candidate is organized, accountable, detail-oriented, and shares a passion for strengthening physician care.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Perform clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in a lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• 6 months or more of medical or production experience.
• 6 months or more of data entry experience.

Additional Job Standards

• 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 40 lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blind test.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) / Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note: Casual, PRN & Part-Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible for all benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Career Growth and Development

This role offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge, and the chance to make a real difference in healthcare. If you’re looking for such a career, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are based on business needs and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply.

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