Lab Specimen Processor - Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics•Lenexa, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Viracor LLC is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor responsible for performing duties related to accessioning and data entry with a high degree of proficiency. This role involves examining samples for accuracy, labeling them for delivery, maintaining sample storage materials, resolving patient demographic issues, completing correction requests, adhering to data management policies, maintaining quality control and assurance records, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and regulatory agencies. The position requires close collaboration with other lab associates for efficient daily activities and may involve maintaining Clinical Laboratory databases and providing administrative support for projects. The role also requires representing the department and organization favorably and adhering to laboratory safety policies. Higher levels (Level II and III) involve managing issues, demonstrating superior understanding of laboratory operations, and potentially supervising, coaching, and mentoring others, ensuring department adherence to policies, managing daily workload, and assisting management with workflow direction.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Specimen processing in a Clinical Laboratory setting or equivalent experience preferred.
Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling.
Minimum typing proficiency of 30 words per minute.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.
Position may require evening and weekend hours.
Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Keenly attentive to detail.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
High level of proficiency with PC based software programs; strong database skills.
1 year of data entry experience preferred with strong typing skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills (Level II).
Demonstrated leadership abilities (Level II).
Ability to direct other Associates as required (Level III).
Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable (Level III).
Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and workflow (Level III).
Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor (Level III).
Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc. (Level III).

Nice To Haves

Specimen processing in a Clinical Laboratory setting or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate data entry proficiency with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or other specimen tracking system.
Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, stability, volume, etc.).
Label samples for delivery to proper area(s).
Use and maintain applicable sample storage materials (i.e. dry ice).
Make appropriate internal or external contact to resolve patient demographic issues or discrepancies.
Complete correction requests as needed.
Adhere to all Data Management policies and protocols.
Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required.
Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently.
Maintain other Clinical Laboratory databases as needed or assigned.
Provide administrative support for Clinical Laboratory projects as needed.
Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies.
Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate (Level II).
Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations (Level II).
Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required (Level III).
Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures (Level III).
Manage the daily workload as required (Level III).
Assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Specimen Processing and Support Services as needed (Level III).
Ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately (Level III).
Help with weekly scheduling of staff (Level III).
Serve as the primary trainer for new Specimen Processors or re-training of existing Specimen Processors (Level III).
Accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable (Level III).
Interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and workflow (Level III).
Communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor (Level III).
Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc. (Level III).