Specimen Accessioner

Labcorp • Renton, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PAML, a Labcorp company, is seeking a Specimen Processor to join its team in Renton, Washington. The role performs specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment, following established standard operating procedures. The Specimen Processor introduces and prepares biological specimens for laboratory testing and helps ensure accurate, timely results.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Comfort handling human biological specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, work in protective equipment, and sit or stand for long periods.
• Strong eye-hand coordination to identify specimens accurately by touch and sight.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Exceptional customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of medical office or hospital data-entry experience.
• Six months or more of specimen-processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens for laboratory processing.
• Open specimens and pour contents into secondary containers for analysis and testing.
• Verify that patient demographic information matches the submitted test requisition.
• Enter patient information into the computer system for tracking.
• Meet production metrics and quality measures to support timely, accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to the appropriate staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to testing facilities when required.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples appropriately.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Follow applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED