Sample Processing Associate - Weekend AM

Abbott•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing performs day-to-day operations in the Specimen Processing Department. Tasks include supporting laboratory productivity and process lines through accessioning, sample processing and racking, automation use, laboratory maintenance and cleaning, and other laboratory support activities. The role follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting to ensure consistent execution of specimen processing. It supports the mission and vision of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and operates under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee. The schedule is Saturday through Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position supports the company’s quality management system, documentation practices, department goals, operational initiatives, training, safety, and employee engagement. Work involves handling specimens and bodily fluids, following applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements, and working with laboratory instruments and automation. The role may require 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 and adapt effectively to changing workloads and circumstances.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate 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 tolerate handling bodily fluids and solids, including blood, urine, and feces, and potential exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, instruments with moving parts, and heating and freezing elements.

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, and countermeasure implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen processing department operations, including accessioning, processing, automation use, sample racking, laboratory maintenance and cleaning, and other laboratory support tasks.
Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Document problems and resolutions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Support department goals and organizational priorities, and work with leadership on individual development goals.
Support quality and process improvement initiatives, SOP development, department inspections, and audits.
Complete mandatory training and annual competencies within established timelines.
Handle and dispose of specimens in accordance with standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
Understand and comply with laboratory and safety regulations.
Support employee engagement initiatives and activities.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and demonstrate professionalism, inclusion, teamwork, accountability, quality, and innovation.
Adapt to changing workloads, communicate effectively, and apply critical thinking and organizational skills.
Flex hours and work nights or weekends as needed, and work overtime as needed.
Travel to and work at other sites within the same city as needed.