Specimen Processor

Talentify; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAtlantic Women's Care Laboratory is seeking a Specimen Processor - Accessioning to support molecular testing workflow. You will receive, label, and route specimens, ensure proper containers and patient identification, and assist with clerical tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in data entry, and familiarity with medical terminology; 2 years in a lab is preferred. This role requires careful attention to accuracy and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong data entry skills and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Two years of lab experience as a lab assistant or specimen processor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens according to testing requirements and ensure proper patient identification.
• Label specimens accurately and route them to the appropriate testing area.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties.
• Monitor and organize lab supplies under leadership guidance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow health and safety regulations.
• Assist other lab staff and leadership as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Laboratory assistance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

MidAtlantic Women's Care Laboratory is currently seeking a Specimen Processor - Accessioning to work with molecular, (Aptima), specimens. Experience in in medical terminology and data entry is preferable. Processors will perform various support activities for laboratory technical staff including specimen receipt and triage, ordering and stocking of materials, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining laboratory workspace.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadershipClean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

Compensation

Compensation MinimumUSD $20.00/Yr.
Compensation MaximumUSD $22.00/Yr.

• High school degree or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred
• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.