Specimen Accessioner- Full Time- 3rd Shift

Labcorp • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team in Houston, TX. This role involves preparing biological specimens for laboratory processing, ensuring accurate data entry, meeting production metrics, and handling specimen logistics. The Specimen Processor will also be responsible for unpacking, routing, packing, and shipping specimens, as well as preparing and storing excess samples and resolving problem specimens. There may be opportunities to operate automated instrumentation under supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 1 year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
• 1 year of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
• 1 year or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Resolve and document any problem specimens
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• 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