Mobile Specimen Collector/MA

GeneID Advanced Molecular Diagnostics; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

GeneID Advanced Molecular Diagnostics in Charleston, WV is seeking a part-time Specimen Collector to join our team supporting long-term care facilities. You will collect and ship specimens, ensuring proper labeling and viability, while following PPE protocols and maintaining equipment.

The role requires a life sciences degree (or relevant bachelor) and a valid driver's license, with comfort handling on-site tech and strong client relationships for on-site setup and logistics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a life sciences or related field OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in hospitality, communication, nursing, life sciences or related field required.
• Driver's license required.
• Comfortable handling and troubleshooting technology on site with remote IT support.
• Confident with client relationships for on-site setup and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collections (mouth swab) at Long Term Care Facilities.
• Process, package, and ship specimens to ensure 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 for collection and processing.
• Identify and convey potential issues to management and provide feedback.
• Maintain all required licensure and training.

Skills

Specimen collection

Customer relations

Driving

On-site troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in hospitality/communication/life sciences

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.

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
• Weekdays

Experience:

• Specimen collection / processing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute.

Work Location: In person