Sample Processing Associate - 3rd Shift

Abbott•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sample Processing Associate, listed in the position overview as Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing, performs day-to-day operations in the Specimen Processing Department. Work includes accessioning and processing specimens, supporting laboratory productivity and process lines, using automation, racking samples, maintaining and cleaning the laboratory, and performing other laboratory support tasks. The associate follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting to support consistent execution of specimen processing. The role supports Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and operates under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position requires handling specimens according to standard precautions and safety policies, complying with laboratory and safety regulations, maintaining documentation, completing training and competencies, and supporting quality, process-improvement, and employee-engagement initiatives. The role may require flexible hours, nights, weekends, overtime, and travel to other sites within the same city as needed.

Requirements

High school degree or General Education Diploma.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience using computers, including Internet navigation, email, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation.
Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing workloads and circumstances, and respond quickly to new information.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Strong listening, attention-to-detail, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 50% and standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand or arm, and reach above shoulder height.
Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to understand potential exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, heating, and freezing elements.
Ability to tolerate handling bodily fluids and solids, such as blood, urine, and feces.
Ability and means to travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a field related to the essential duties.
Experience in a laboratory or similar environment maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and collecting or handling samples.
Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health requirements, and HIPAA.
Experience troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
Lean experience, including Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, or countermeasure implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen-processing duties including accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, laboratory maintenance and cleaning, and other laboratory support tasks.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Document problems and resolutions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Support department goals and operational initiatives, including quality and process improvements, SOP development, inspections, and audits.
Complete mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
Handle and dispose of specimens according to standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
Comply with laboratory and safety regulations.
Support employee-engagement initiatives and activities.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and meet performance and behavior expectations.
Work with leadership on individual development goals aligned with organizational priorities.