Specimen Management Specialist

Labcorp•Raritan, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Management Specialist to join our team in Raritan, NJ. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday and alternating Saturdays, 10:00am-6:30pm. At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Comfortability with handling biological specimens
Ability to accurately identify specimens
Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Nice To Haves

3 months or more of specimen processing experience
3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications.
Communicate with customers in a respectful and professional manner.
Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
Provide customer education and information as needed.
Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
Accurately identify and label specimens.
Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
Prepare and store excess specimen samples.