Specimen Accessioner

Avertest • Hazelwood, MO

73d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Averhealth is looking for a dedicated Specimen Accessioner I to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. This position is Full-Time working 40+ hours per week with overtime eligibility. This is a great way to gain skills to start a career in the medical, addiction services, laboratory sciences, or emergency services field and a great opportunity for you as you will be working with those struggling with addiction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 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

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, opening and pipetting in accordance with our standard operation procedures
• Prepares excess specimen samples for storage
• Enters sample information into the software database
• Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
• Sends supplies to Averhealth sites as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Community Outreach Program
• Company Paid Training Program
• Uniform Allowance (post-training)
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED