Specimen Return Specialist II (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Foundation Medicine, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Specimen Return Specialist II to manage daily specimen returns at a Boston-area site. You will handle shipping labels, block preparation, and tracking while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

This on-site role requires accuracy, initiative, and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, contributing to patient care and timely report delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year data entry or data review experience.
• 1+ year block procurement or shipping/receiving experience.
• Experience in regulated lab environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process address information to generate shipping labels.
• Pull blocks and slides for reports.
• Sort and file FFPE blocks into block storage chronologically.
• Assemble packages with reports, blocks, and shipping labels for shipment.
• Update sample tracking system as required.
• Respond to emails and inquiries regarding block return requests.
• Comply with attendance policies and lab safety guidelines.

Skills

Data entry

Data review

Attention to detail

Shipping & receiving

Block procurement

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Foundation Medicine, Inc.

Specimen Return Specialist II (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

• 400 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Full Time

About the Job

The Specimen Return Specialist II is responsible for the day to day operation of FMIs Specimen Return process. This position is instrumental in the successful operation of the laboratory and, as a result, to the care of patients. A sense of urgency, experience with shipping processes, combined with a strong attention to detail are the major attributes and skills utilized by the incumbent in this key laboratory operations position.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from FMI Quality Assurance regarding regulatory guidelines.

Regular onsite work at a designated FMI location is an essential function of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process address information provided daily to generate shipping labels.
• Pull blocks and slides (if applicable) for associated reports.
• Sort and file routed FFPE blocks from the Histology area into block storage in chronological order.
• Assemble packages containing the supplied report, block, and shipping label for shipment. Affix proper postage to each package in preparation for shipping.
• Update sample tracking system as required.
• Work with Client Services team to expedite block return requests.
• Work in a lab environment using chemicals and regents.
• Begin and complete assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem solving.
• Be able to send out older material and ship international samples with minimal supervision.
• QC FFPE blocks and place barcode on QC sheet.
• Readily respond to emails, complaints and inquiries regarding block return requests.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• 1+ year(s) of data entry or data review experience
• 1+ year(s) of block procurement or professional shipping and receiving experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or other advanced education
• 2+ years of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) laboratory, clinical lab environment or other clinical diagnostics setting
• Experience with accessioning and/or anatomic pathology, shipping and receiving and working in a regulated environment (such as CLIA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or College of American Pathologists (CAP))
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in laboratory environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents
• Excellent computer/data entry and communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact constructively with peers/teams, and ability to seek outside resources as needed
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMIs values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $47,200 - $59,100 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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