Specimen Processor (3rd Shift)

Labcorp • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join its Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Portland, Oregon. The role prepares, identifies, routes, and ships laboratory specimens for analysis and testing; enters patient information; meets department activity and production goals; and resolves and documents problem specimens. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the 3rd shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED 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 MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior LabCorp experience.
• Six months of experience in a laboratory or specimen processing.
• Six months of experience in a medical or clinical laboratory.
• Six months of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician’s office, clinic, or hospital.
• Six months of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.

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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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