Hair Lab Processing Technician

General Statement of Responsibility

Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis.

Essential Functions

• Bring in and scan all incoming bags and boxes of specimens from dock area.
• Separate and sort specimens by category.
• Open individual specimen containers, discard cardboard and remove specimens.
• Match information from consent form and specimen, then barcode specimen.
• Complete consent signature and stamp consents.
• Scan barcodes and consent (paper, bottle, tube) into computer system.
• Enter consents in computer system as necessary.
• Weigh and Aliquot hair specimens.
• Check and verify counts in computer after each page, correct miscounts.
• Print aliquot and chain of custody sheets to appropriate areas.
• Clean up work area, dispose of trash.
• Assist courier coordinator with weighing specimen shipments.
• Dump negative specimens.
• Barcode specimens for laboratory testing.
• Re-aliquot specimens for screening and confirmation testing.
• Accession confirmation only specimens.
• Enter “blind” specimens into computer.
• Aliquot specimens for reflexed confirmation testing.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: None

Skills & Abilities

• Good basic communication
• Fast writing skills
• Professional manner
• Team oriented
• Computer familiarity
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended lengths of time
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Light lifting, up to 15 pounds
• Audible recognition of computer error warning

EQUIPMENT

• Box knife
• Laboratory coat
• Gloves
• Face shield
• LED wand
• Balance
• Computer terminal
• Face mask
• Laser printer
• Trash compactor

OTHER

• Shifts extend until work is finished
• Weekend work is necessary
• Specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious
• Task of disposing of negative specimens
• Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years

Section 125 FSA Plan

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D

Paid Time Off

• Holidays
• Pay Range: $15.50 - $28.00
• Benefits For Full Time Employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.
• This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

Level Advancement

• Level advancement is achieved after completion of training and competency.