Specimen Logistics Technician: Lab Processing & QA

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics is looking for a Logistics Technician based out of our Fort Myers lab who will ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing. This role includes matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents.

This is an entry-level position in Logistics with responsibilities spanning the full range of specimen processing procedures, quality checks, and cross-department collaboration. The shift is Friday to Monday, 7:00am to 6:00pm with a 1-hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to sit during shift, excluding meal and rest period.
• Ability to move and lift 50 pounds and maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees.
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements; evenings, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime.
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens for testing
• Remains informed of all procedure changes pertaining to sample processing
• Performs quality assurance checks of incoming or outgoing samples.
• Returns slides and blocks to clients
• Utilize chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensure appropriate chain of custody for blocks and slides is followed. Oversee Q/C workflow and reconciliation of blocks and the block log
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• Follow Department's procedures including specimen routing and handling. Recognize and take appropriate action in response to missing or lost blocks/slides and communicate these to Lead, Supervisor or Manager. Implement lost block/slide process to locate missing blocks/slides as required
• Works effectively with other departments to resolve and troubleshoot problems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NeoGenomics is looking for a Logistics Technician based out of our Fort Myers lab who will ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing. This role includes matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents.

This is an entry-level position in Logistics with responsibilities spanning the full range of specimen processing procedures, quality checks, and cross-department collaboration. The shift is Friday to Monday, 7:00am to 6:00pm with a 1-hour lunch.