Entry Level Specimen Accessioner

Labcorp; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan participation

Job summary

A leading healthcare diagnostics company is seeking a dedicated Specimen Accessioner in Santa Fe, NM, responsible for specimen preparation, sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, strong organizational and data entry skills, alongside the ability to handle biological specimens comfortably. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a schedule from Tuesday to Saturday with required overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail is required.
• Ability to pass a standardized color-blind test.
• Must be comfortable handling biological specimens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Comfortable handling biological specimens

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have on ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Specimen Accessioner position!

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Santa Fe, NM.

The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Schedule

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. Required overtime as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $17.75/hr

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

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 proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working 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 40lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color-blind test

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of prior clinical/lab experience
• Previous experience in production or manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity: Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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