Mobile Specimen Collector / MA

Idlab; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GeneID Laboratories is seeking a Specimen Collector in Cleveland to serve as the primary liaison between our patients in Long Term Care Facilities and the lab. You will collect, process, and ship specimens, ensuring proper labeling and chain-of-custody throughout the workflow.

The role requires an Associate’s or higher in life sciences or related field, or a bachelor’s in hospitality, communication, nursing, life sciences, or related field, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in life sciences or a related field, or a 4-year degree in hospitality or nursing.
• Driver's license required.
• Comfortable with on-site tech and remote IT support assistance as needed.
• Confident with on-site client relationships for setup and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collections at Long Term Care Facilities.
• Ensure complete and accurate labeling on all specimens.
• Process, package, and ship specimens to preserve viability for analysis.
• Operate and maintain equipment used at GeneID Laboratories.
• Follow GeneID PPE and sanitization protocols.
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies for collection and processing.
• Identify and convey issues that could affect service delivery and provide improvement feedback.
• Maintain licensure and training requirements as applicable.

Skills

Client relations

On-site troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in life sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, communication, nursing, life sciences or related field

Job description

Job description:

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.
• 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: Full-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