Lab Specimen Processor - Tues-Sat, 8:00am-12:00pm

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The Laboratory Specimen Processor performs accessioning and data-entry duties with a high degree of proficiency. Responsibilities include examining specimens for accuracy and requirements, labeling and routing samples, maintaining applicable storage materials, resolving patient demographic discrepancies, completing correction requests, and maintaining laboratory records and databases. The role supports laboratory projects and works closely with other associates to complete daily activities efficiently while following quality, safety, data-management, and regulatory requirements. The posting describes three qualification levels. Level II includes Level I qualifications plus managing projects and escalated issues and demonstrating a strong understanding of laboratory operations. Level III includes Level I and II qualifications plus leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, workflow support, staff training and scheduling, and helping ensure policies and procedures are followed. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Candidates must pass a standard drug screen and background check. The company does not sponsor employment visas; candidates 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.
Must be comfortable handling raw specimens.
Must demonstrate typing proficiency of at least 30 words per minute during interview testing.
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 organizational levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
High proficiency with PC-based software and strong database skills.
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 a group setting.
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.
Level II: advanced problem-solving skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Level III: ability to direct associates, manage daily workload, assist management with workflow direction, ensure SOP compliance, help with staff scheduling and training, answer questions when the Supervisor is unavailable, collaborate with other departments and laboratory leadership, communicate concerns to the Supervisor, and help identify workflow or organizational improvements.

Nice To Haves

Specimen processing experience in a clinical laboratory setting or equivalent experience preferred.
One year of data-entry experience preferred.

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 and deliver them to the appropriate areas.
Use and maintain applicable sample storage materials, such as dry ice.
Contact 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.
Communicate and work 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 in accordance with Company standards and associate attributes.
Follow laboratory safety policies.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
At Level II, manage issues and projects and resolve escalated issues as appropriate.
At Level II, demonstrate understanding of laboratory operations.
At Level III, supervise, coach, and mentor others as required.
At Level III, help ensure the department follows policies and procedures.
At Level III, direct associates and manage daily workload as required.
At Level III, assist management with workflow direction for Specimen Processing and Support Services as needed.
At Level III, help ensure applicable SOPs are used and followed.
At Level III, help with weekly staff scheduling and serve as the primary trainer for new or existing Specimen Processors.
At Level III, answer questions when the Supervisor is unavailable, interact with other departments and laboratory leaders, communicate concerns or needs to the Supervisor, and assist with workflow or organizational improvements.