Lab Specimen Processor - Tues-Sat, 8am-4:30pm

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The Laboratory Specimen Processor performs accessioning and data-entry duties with a high degree of proficiency. The role examines samples for accuracy and requirements such as sample type, stability, and volume; labels samples for delivery to the appropriate areas; and uses and maintains sample storage materials such as dry ice. The processor resolves patient demographic issues or discrepancies through appropriate internal or external contact, completes correction requests, maintains required quality-control and quality-assurance records, and follows data-management, laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role also communicates and works with laboratory associates, maintains clinical laboratory databases, provides administrative support for projects, and represents the department and organization in accordance with company standards. At Level II, the processor additionally manages projects and issues, resolves escalated issues as appropriate, and demonstrates a superior understanding of laboratory operations. At Level III, the processor also provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring; ensures adherence to policies and procedures; assists with workload and workflow direction, staff scheduling, and training; and supports process improvement and communication with other departments and laboratory leadership. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas; applicants must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, Kansas, without sponsorship unless an exception is approved by HR and supporting parties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Comfortable handling raw specimens.
Must demonstrate typing proficiency of at least 30 words per minute during the interview process.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.
Goal-oriented, with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels of an organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
High proficiency with PC-based software programs and strong database skills.
For Level II, advanced problem-solving skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.
For Level III, ability to direct associates, manage daily workload, assist management with workflow direction, ensure SOPs are used and followed, help schedule staff, train and retrain processors, answer questions when the Supervisor is unavailable, work with other departments and laboratory leadership, communicate concerns to the Supervisor, and assist with workflow and organizational improvements.
Physical dexterity to repetitively use hands, arms, and shoulders to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, and access file cabinets and items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person, by telephone, and in group settings.
Ability to stand in the laboratory for extended periods, including four or more hours as necessary.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds; assistance is advised for items over 25 pounds.
Physical dexterity to move frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to operate a personal computer continuously for extended periods, including four or more hours.
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make judgments and decisions.
Successful candidates must pass a standard pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Must have legal authorization to work in Lenexa, Kansas, without employment visa sponsorship unless an exception is approved by HR and supporting parties.

Nice To Haves

Specimen-processing experience in a clinical laboratory setting or equivalent experience.
One year of data-entry experience and strong typing skills.

Responsibilities

Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or other specimen tracking systems.
Examine samples for accuracy and requirements, including sample type, stability, and volume.
Label samples for delivery to the appropriate areas.
Use and maintain applicable sample storage materials, such as dry ice.
Contact appropriate internal or external parties to resolve patient demographic issues or discrepancies.
Complete correction requests as needed.
Follow data-management policies and protocols.
Maintain quality-control and quality-assurance records as required.
Follow quality and safety standards and comply with applicable regulatory agencies.
Work and communicate with other laboratory associates to complete daily activities efficiently.
Maintain clinical laboratory databases as needed or assigned.
Provide administrative support for clinical laboratory projects as needed.
Represent the department and organization favorably and in accordance with company standards and associate attributes.
Follow laboratory safety policies.
At Level II, manage issues and projects and resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
At Level III, supervise, coach, and mentor others as required; ensure departmental adherence to policies and procedures; help manage daily workload and workflow; assist with weekly staff scheduling; train new specimen processors and retrain existing staff; answer questions when the Supervisor is unavailable; collaborate with other departments and laboratory leadership; communicate concerns and needs to the Supervisor; and help identify workflow or organizational improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.