Specimen Shipping Specialist I

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, seeks a Logistics Technician to handle specimens and prepare them for testing. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and strict chain of custody practices.

The position is entry-level within logistics, requiring a HS diploma, 1+ years of related experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Shift is Fri–Mon, 7:00am–6:00pm, with meal break.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of accessioning technician experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and handle heavy packages.
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens for testing.
• Performs quality assurance checks of samples.
• Returns slides and blocks to clients.
• Uses chain of custody logs for slides/blocks and ensures proper custody.
• Identifies and reports quality or compliance concerns.
• Follows procedures for specimen routing and handling.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Logistics Technician based out of our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Friday to Monday 7:00am to 6:00pm 1 Hour Lunch

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

Position Summary:

The Logistics Technician will ensure proper handling of all specimens received and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. This position includes such functions as matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents. This is entry level in the Logistics job category, and employees perform the full range of specimen processing procedures.

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

Experience, Educations and Qualifications:

• 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.