Specimen Processor I

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

PTO or FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team. Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30pm–10:30pm with additional hours as needed.

You will prepare laboratory specimens for analysis, unpack and route specimens, identify and label them, and ship to testing facilities. This role supports high-throughput operations, requires light lifting, accurate data entry, and collaboration with a team to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience with data entry and MS Office.
• Ability to handle biological specimens safely.

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.
• Accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Labcorp

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 a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care.

Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Position Overview

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30pm - 10:30pm. additional hours required as needed.

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
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse

Additional Job Standards

• 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
• Experience with MS Office
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness 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 scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees that are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We encourage all to apply.

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Corporate Vision

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.