What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological Specimen Handler and Data Entry Specialist position at Labcorp?
Job Requirements
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Specimen Processing Specialist to join our team in New York. As a critical member of our Specimen Processing and Accessioning team, you will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the accurate preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, meeting stringent quality standards.
Key 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.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)
• Previous medical or patient-facing healthcare experience is a plus
• 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.
Benefits:
Our team members enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Specimen Processing Specialist to join our team in New York. As a critical member of our Specimen Processing and Accessioning team, you will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the accurate preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, meeting stringent quality standards.
Key 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.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)
• Previous medical or patient-facing healthcare experience is a plus
• 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.
Benefits:
Our team members enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
