Specimen Processor - Per Diem

Labcorp • Lakewood, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join its team in Brick, New Jersey. This casual/PRN position supports laboratory testing by preparing, accessioning, sorting, routing, and shipping clinical specimens, and entering patient information in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures. Hours are as needed, with varying start and end times between 6:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and alternating Saturdays as needed. The listed pay range is $17.75–$20.00 per hour, plus shift differential. Job offers are based on skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees or certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• One 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 the appropriate testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples properly.
• 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

• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED