Specimen Transport Specialist I

NeoGenomics Laboratories • Aliso Viejo, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Transport Specialist I is an entry-level position within the Logistics department at NeoGenomics, based out of their lab in Aliso Viejo, CA. This role is integral to the daily operations, involving the pickup, delivery, and proper storage of specimens and other materials according to established departmental guidelines. The position also entails the delivery of supplies, reports, and related materials to route customers. NeoGenomics fosters a dynamic, multi-tasking environment and is committed to investing in its employees through career development, internal career coaches, and numerous training opportunities to expand knowledge. The company offers competitive benefits and aims to empower its employees, providing a purpose-driven mission to save lives by improving patient care, with the goal of becoming the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read a map
• Ability to read and write English
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to sit during shift, excluding meal and rest period
• Ability to move and lift 50 pounds and maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Good customer service skills required
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years previous driving experience preferred
• Prior medical courier experience preferred
• Prior customer service experience preferred
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel desired

Responsibilities

• Drives a vehicle to pick-up, deliver, and properly store specimens and other materials with assigned route or on as needed basis
• Demonstrates and promotes a positive image and communicates effectively to clients, employees and the public in general
• Perform route audits and quality assurance checks of samples
• Maintain knowledge of multiple routes to back up assigned drivers
• Communicates appropriately with clients, coworkers and time general public
• Ensures all specimens are collected accurately and on time
• Maintains required records and documentation of all items received and delivered
• Reports on time to work, following attendance guidelines
• Keeps vehicle area neat and clean; Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled
• Service vehicles driven, such as checking fluid levels and replenishing fuel; retains and submits all fuel receipts and fuel maintenance logs to the Logistics Supervisor or lead on a weekly basis
• Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming and uniform policies, appearing neat and clean at all times
• Assists Accessioning with incoming specimens throughout the day
• Other duties as assigned by Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor/Lead

Benefits

• career development
• career coaches internally
• many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base
• highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options
• company 401k match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• tuition reimbursement
• leadership development
• 16 days of paid time off plus holidays
• wellness courses
• highly engaged employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees