Specimen Processor

Labcorp • Birmingham, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join its team in Birmingham, Alabama. The role prepares, identifies, routes, stores, and ships laboratory specimens for analysis and testing. It also includes accurate patient-information data entry and resolving and documenting problem specimens, while meeting departmental activity, production, and turnaround-time goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three months or more of specimen processing experience.
• Three months or more of medical or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack specimens and route them 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.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Enter patient information accurately and promptly.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled for a 7-on/7-off schedule are eligible for the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED