Specimen Prep Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Yakima, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing, the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area, and archiving specimens after testing. This position reports to Specimen Processing Supervisor, and takes direction from Senior Specimen Preparation Technicians, and Specimen Preparation Coordinators.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Good reading, writing and math abilities are required
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to understand written and spoken instructions in English
• Good organization skills are also required
• Must meet all training competency qualifications for Specimen Preparation Technician within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months’ experience in a laboratory or key encoding environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED exam or other means
• Typing/keyboarding skills of minimum 25 wpm, demonstrated by completion of a typing/keyboarding test

Responsibilities

• Receipt of biological specimens into the department
• Proper entry of specimens into the company’s computer system
• Preparation of samples for analytical testing
• Distribution of specimens to the proper analytical area
• Archiving specimens after testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees