Lab Specimen Processor - Tues-Sat, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

4d•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, labeling them for delivery, maintaining storage materials, resolving patient demographic issues, completing correction requests, and adhering to all Data Management policies, quality, and safety standards. The position also requires maintaining Clinical Laboratory databases, providing administrative support for projects, and ensuring laboratory safety policies are followed. Higher levels (II and III) involve managing issues, demonstrating a superior understanding of laboratory operations, and potentially supervising, coaching, and mentoring other associates.

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 speed 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.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. It is advised to obtain assistance for items over 25 pounds.
Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Nice To Haves

Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.
A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.
Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.

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.
Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations.
Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required.
Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures.
Ability to direct other Associates as required.
Ability to manage the daily workload as required.
Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Specimen Processing and Support Services as needed.
Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately.
Help with weekly scheduling of staff.
Serve as the primary trainer for new Specimen Processors or re-training of existing Specimen Processors
Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable.
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.
Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor.
Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc.