Specimen Processor I

Labcorp•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join their team in Baton Rouge, LA. This role is crucial in supporting healthcare providers, researchers, and patients by ensuring accurate diagnostic testing. The Specimen Processor I will prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing, unpack and route specimens, accurately identify and label them, pack and ship them to proper testing facilities, and manage data entry of patient information. The role also involves meeting department activity and production goals and resolving and documenting any problem specimens. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Comfortable 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
Proficient in MS Office
Able to lift up to 40lbs.
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

1 year or more experience (lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing or warehouse environment)
1 year or more 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 proper testing facilities
Meet department activity and production goals
Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
Resolve and document any problem specimens
Performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.