Specimen Accessioner - Entry level, will train!

Laboratory Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,635 - 39,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Specimen Accessioner in San Francisco. This entry-level role involves specimen processing, data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Accurate identification and labeling of biological specimens.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.

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!

Invitae, now part of Labcorp, is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in San Francisco, 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. This is a great entry level opportunity for individuals seeking to enter the clinical laboratory industry!

The schedule for this position will be: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-5pm. During training, for the first few months, schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Address: 1400 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory or related work environment 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

**Pay Range: $23.69- $28.47 per hour

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

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, pleaseclick here.

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. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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