Specimen Collections Technicians

Albany County; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program seeks a Specimen Collections Technician for its part-time schedule. Responsibilities include greeting clients, handling intakes, and collecting urine samples while maintaining a confidential, ethical work environment.

Eligible applicants must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team. Training will be provided for specimen collection and program procedures. This grant-funded role may require weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect observed and unobserved urinalysis collections and other biological specimens.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception area duties including greeting customers and receiving incoming calls.
• Act as an additional resource for administrative tasks such as intakes and monitor sobriety of participants/customers.
• Collect urine samples from same sex participants/customers (training will be provided).
• Maintain organization of collection site.
• Monitor inventory and notify Program Director when supplies are needed.
• Communicate with Program Case Managers and/or Program Director regarding participant inquiries or issues as they arise.
• Ability to work professionally, maintain confidential information and establish ethical boundaries with participants.
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet employers’ policy and procedures.
• Ability to stay focused on daily tasks, which may include data entry into various case management systems.
• Participate in other projects or duties as assigned.

Skills

Urinalysis collection

Biological specimen handling

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program is looking for a Specimen Collections Technician. The ideal candidate is energetic, positive person that is reliable, self- motivated, and willing to be a team player.

In this role, you will be responsible for collecting urine and oral fluid (saliva) samples in accordance with our program’s testing requirements.

Due to the nature of the position, including observation of intimate areas for male participants, we are only seeking interested MALE applicants for this position at this time.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Work hours will be Monday 11:30am-1:30pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm and Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm, up to 16 hours per week. Work hoursinclude weekends and holidays. Must be available over the holiday break.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform reception area duties including greeting customers and receiving incoming calls
• Act as an additional resource for administrative tasks such as intakes and monitor sobriety of participants/customers
• Collect urine samples from same sex participants/customers (training will be provided)
• Maintain organization of collection site
• Monitor inventory and notify Program Director when supplies are needed
• Communicate with Program Case Managers and/or Program Director regarding participant inquiries or issues as they arise
• Ability to work professionally, maintain confidential information and establish ethical boundaries with participants
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Ability to meet employers’ policy and procedures
• Ability to stay focused on daily tasks, which may include data entry into various case management systems.
• Participate in other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to collect observed and unobserved urinalysis collections and other biological specimens, as needed
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software

**This is a grant-funded position. If the program loses grant funding, then this position will be discontinued.