What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specimen Technician position at Labcorp?
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in New Hartford, NY. As a Specimen Accessioner, you will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
About the Role:
- 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
- Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Resolve and document any problem specimens
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- No relative experience required; 1-2 years relative experience (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment) is a plus
- Previous medical or production 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.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blind test
