Specimen Accessioner

Laboratory Corporation; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare testing laboratory in Walnut Creek is seeking a dedicated Specimen Accessioner. You'll prepare and process clinical specimens and handle data entry, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• No relative experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Proficient in MS Office.

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

Organizational skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 in 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 their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Walnut Creek, CA. 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.

Pay Range: $17.75 - $32.80 per hour plus 2nd shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Rotating Saturdays may be required

Work Location: Walnut Creek, CA

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.

Job 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
• No relative experience required; 3 years preferred
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus
• 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
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blind test

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.

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.