Specimen Processor I

Labcorp • Edison, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join its team in Edison, New Jersey. The role supports clinical laboratory testing by preparing, sorting, identifying, labeling, routing, storing, packing, and shipping specimens. It also involves accurate patient-information data entry and resolving and documenting problem specimens. The Specimen Processor I works in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment and follows established standard operating procedures while meeting department activity and production goals.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with rotating Saturdays. The pay range is $17.75 to $20.00 per hour, with a second-shift differential. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong data-entry and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• One or more years of medical or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to the proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.
• Perform clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry according to established standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 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