Specimen Shipping Specialist I

NeoGenomics•Ft Myers, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Technician ensures proper handling of specimens received and prepares them for laboratory testing. This entry-level Logistics role performs the full range of specimen processing procedures, including matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents. The position is based at the company’s laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida, and is scheduled Friday through Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The role involves receiving and checking specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody records for slides and blocks, overseeing quality-control workflows, and responding to missing or lost materials. The employee follows specimen routing and handling procedures, reports quality or compliance concerns, and collaborates with other departments to resolve problems. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime based on staffing needs, as well as the ability to work in a biohazard environment while following safety policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to sit consistently during the shift, excluding meal and rest periods.
Ability to move and lift 50 pounds and maneuver packages weighing more than 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist and knees consistently.
Flexibility and availability based on staffing requirements, including evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
Ability to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician.

Responsibilities

Receive specimens for testing.
Remain informed of procedure changes related to sample processing.
Perform quality assurance checks of incoming or outgoing samples.
Return slides and blocks to clients.
Use chain-of-custody logs for slides and blocks and ensure the appropriate chain-of-custody process is followed.
Oversee quality-control workflow and reconcile blocks and the block log.
Identify and report quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Follow department procedures, including specimen routing and handling.
Recognize and respond appropriately to missing or lost blocks or slides, communicating the issue to a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Implement the lost block/slide process to locate missing materials as required.
Work effectively with other departments to resolve and troubleshoot problems.
Match patient information, enter data, and scan documents as part of specimen processing.