Mobile Specimen Collector

Idlab; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

GeneID Laboratories is seeking a part-time Specimen Collector in Seattle, WA to serve as the primary liaison between facilities and the lab network. You will collect, process, and ship specimens from residents and staff at Long Term Care facilities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will drive to facilities within a 4-hour radius, maintain proper labeling, handle specimen processing and packaging, follow PPE protocols, and coordinate with remote IT support for on-site equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of specimen collection/processing experience.
• Must be able to drive to facilities up to 4 hours away.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Comfortable with on-site tech handling and coordination with remote IT support.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collections (mouth swab) at Long Term Care Facilities.
• Ensure labeling is complete and accurate on all specimens.
• Process, package, and ship specimens to maintain viability and quality.
• Operate and maintain on-site equipment as needed.
• Follow PPE and sanitization protocol per GeneID PPE.
• Maintain supplies for collection and processing.
• Identify issues and communicate improvements to management.
• Maintain licensure and training requirements as applicable.

Skills

On-site logistics

Client relationship

Tech troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in hospitality/communication/nursing/life sciences

Tools

On-site equipment handling

Job description

Summary

The Specimen Collector will be the main link between GeneID Laboratory and our patients in Long Term Care Facilities. The Specimen Collector will collect, process, and ship specimens from residents and staff members to be received exclusively by GeneID Laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collections (Mouth swab) at Long Term Care Facilities. Willing to drive long distance to different facilities, up to 4 hours away.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of labeling on all specimens
• Process, package, and ship specimens to assure specimen viability and quality analysis.
• Operate and maintain equipment associated with GeneID Laboratories as necessary.
• Follow GeneID PPE and sanitization protocol
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies necessary for the collection and processing of specimens
• Identify and convey to management any potential issues that could interfere with the company's ability to provide services and provide feedback that could improve the company's quality of service.
• Maintain all personal licensure and training requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a life sciences (i.e. Medical Assistant) or related field OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in hospitality, communication, nursing, life sciences or related field required
• Drivers license required
• Comfortable with handling and trouble-shooting technology on site, with assistance from remote IT Support technician
• Confident with client relationships as it pertains to on site set up and logistics

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Specimen collection / processing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute.

Work Location: In person