Senior Specimen Processing Specialist – 2nd Shift

Labcorp • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in New York, NY. The position, Senior Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month, by strengthening physician care. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• 2 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing or warehouse
• 2 years or more medical or patient facing healthcare experience
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Pick up samples directly from client office
• Communicate effectively with client office staff
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve and document customer and specimen problems, return specimens to client offices for corrections as needed
• Partner with sales to resolve onsite concerns/issues and support initial client set up and expectation setting
• Scrub requisitions to resolve missing items/details
• Spin/freeze/split or other special services as required by client
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Performing clinical specimen accessioning
• Sample sorting
• Data entry

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED