Specimen Processing Specialist

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month.  If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for this onsite Clerk position!

 LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing team in Rome, NY.  The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. 

**Pay Range: $15.50 - $26.49 per hour 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, and alternating Weekends and Holidays

Work Location: Rome, NY

Benefits:  Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.  For more detailed information, please click here.  

Job Responsibilities:

·          Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

·        Pick up samples directly from client office

·        Communicate effectively with client office staff

·         Research, troubleshoot and resolve and document customer and specimen problems, return specimens to client offices for corrections as needed

·        Partner with sales to resolve onsite concerns/issues and support initial client set up and expectation setting

 ·        Scrub requisitions to resolve missing items/details 

·        Spin/freeze/split or other special services as required by client

 ·        Meet department activity and production goals    

·         Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner

·        Accurately identify and label specimens

·        Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples  

Requirements:
·         High School Diploma or equivalent

·        1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning,

production/manufacturing/warehouse environment or patient facing health care experience)

·        1 year medical or patient facing healthcare experience required

·        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   

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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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