Lead Specimen Accessioner

Averhealth•Berkeley, MO

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Averhealth is looking for a dedicated Lead Specimen Accessioner to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. This position is Full-Time working 30+ hours per week with overtime eligibility. This is a great way to gain skills to start a career in the medical, addiction services, law enforcement, or emergency services field and a great opportunity for you as you will be working with those struggling with addiction. PAY: $20/HR + Full-Time Benefits Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM BENEFITS: Company Paid Training Program + Uniform Allowance (post-training) + Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility + Employee Discounts + more!

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to perform routine tasks with no errors
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if not
Skill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience accessioning samples preferred
Previous experience in a lab setting preferred
Experience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares specimen (urine) for analysis by receiving and opening in accordance with our standard operation procedures
Accession samples according to standard operating procedures
Generate and pull picklists
Prepares excess specimen samples for storage
Enters sample information into the software database
Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas
Assists in training new employees as needed
Fulfill external orders queue
Research & retrieval of add-on samples from sites
Sign samples into computer information management system
Opening bags/sample container pour overs (vial changes)
Weighs out hair samples for confirmation testing
Investigates discrepancies involving sample receipt, storage or analysis
Evaluates Aversys functionality as needed and communicates directly to laboratory and IT management
Communicates with collection site leaders
Resolves one-off samples
Lead the team in absence of manager
Ticket desk management to resolved inquiries
Reconcile Arrival queue (researching leftover samples)
Check that all production is complete/check all queues
Find Investigation queue samples