Sample Handling Assistant I

Laboratory Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sample Handling Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for the timely processing of clinical trial specimens, ensuring that samples are received, sorted, and delivered accurately. You will be part of a collaborative environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are paramount. This position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess a strong work ethic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year applicable work experience required.
• Strong detail orientation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments and ensure timely delivery of samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Labcorp Drug Development, the world’s most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to improving healthcare and improving lives. Our unique perspectives, built from decades of scientific expertise and precision delivery of the largest volume of drug development data in the world, along with our innovative technology solutions, help our clients identify new approaches and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges as they evolve.

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. For more detailed information, please click here.

The Sample Handling Assistant is accountable for the receipt and the processing of irreplaceable clinical trial specimens. The Assistant will perform a variety of tasks depending on the specific Sample Handling Assistant level held.

Essential Job Duties:

• Receive shipments for the LPS departments from the different couriers and perform all related tasks.
• Resolve misrouted shipments (not intended for LPS or Covance) and perform all related tasks.
• Open and clean inbound LPS shipments.
• Ensure QC of the discarded material to prevent any failures and report to management as needed.
• Maintain temperature of specimen in received condition.
• Scan shipments into the database.
• Electronically archive requisitions using the document management system.
• Timely perform the 1st data entry of all patient demographics and Administrative entries (1st Accessioning).
• Prepare the original requisitions for hard copy archiving.
• Check and result the different administrative data via RES if applicable.
• Perform tasks in the Aliquotting area. Maintaining and cleaning of instrument if applicable, as well as manual aliquots and related tasks.
• Sort testing specimens as per local "rules" (manual / automatic sorter, if applicable).
• Sort specimens for storage and acknowledge them in the system with the pre-scan function.
• Perform Kit Receipt process under supervision of trainer with the expectations to perform Kit Receipt process independently after completion of training.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure kits are timely processed and samples timely delivered to the concerned departments.
• Generate an appropriate audit trail of all activities.
• Perform On-call and after-hours duties as needed.
• Ensure concerned SOPs are timely read.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and perform all departmental and interdepartmental SOP’s as written.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, SOPs. Identify potential biohazard problems and follow corrective action. Encourage others to follow biohazard precaution.
• Ensure daily suitable cleaning of the work places of the department.
• Perform all required training.
• Maintain the training file correct and up-to-date.
• Ensure work area and department is kept in good order.
• Ensure proper documentation is made for future reference.
• Work well within team environment.
• Minimize biohazard waste.
• Mentor new employee to ensure her/his integration within the team.
• Generate new ideas for departmental process improvement.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 1 year applicable work experience.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently.
• Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to take up challenges.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literate.

Preferred Experience:

• Candidates have at least 3 months experience at Labcorp. Training in Box Opening, Frozen/Ambient Sort, and a minimum of KRE training.

Education Required:

Minimum High School Diploma.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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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