Specimen Processor

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO or Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Portland, OR is seeking a dedicated Specimen Management associate to support the lab and customers. You will act as a liaison among the lab, clients, and patients, resolve requests via calls, chat, and email, and ensure accurate handling of specimens from preparation to shipping.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a team while following lab policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office and data entry.
• Ability to work in a team and handle specimens with care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
• Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, IM & email.
• Research complex issues in multiple databases and provide education as needed.
• Review test forms for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Prepare and triage specimens for analysis and label correctly.
• Pack and ship specimens and store excess samples.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Management team in Portland, OR. Work Schedule: Saturday 3:30pm-2:00am and Sunday 6:00pm-04:30am.

Job Responsibilities

• Act a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
• Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications
• Communicates with customers in respectful and professional manner.
• Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
• Provide customer education and information as needed.
• Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
• Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior LabCorp experience
• Associates degree 6 months/ years’ or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience.

Additional Job Standards

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• 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.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

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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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.