What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Management Specialist (SMD) position at Baylor Genetics?
Shift: Tues-Sat 11am-8pm
SUMMARY:
Provide operational support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Experience:
- Preferred: 1 year laboratory experience
- Certification/Licenses/Registration: NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Opens packages, accessions specimens accurately and according to existing protocols.
- Performs internal courier functions for intra-lab specimens.
- Scans, checks and files paperwork.
- Performs routine and non-routine tasks to carry out the department workflow.
- Ensures that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
- Participates in the orientation and training of the department.
- Performs clerical duties as directed.
- Maintains compliance with protocols.
- Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
EEO Statement:
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
