Lab Specimen Processor (Temporary) - Tuesday to Saturday 10-7

About the role

The Lab Specimen Processor (Temporary) position at Eurofins Scientific is a contract role scheduled Tuesday to Saturday from 10-7. This role requires the ability to handle and process specimens according to Boston Heart Diagnostics protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and record maintenance.
• Accurately and efficiently enter patient data and test information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verify samples are correctly labeled with patient identifiers, sample types, and within stability for requested tests.
• Operate automated equipment and accurately label patient samples.
• Pipette bodily fluid samples into aliquots of appropriate volume and sample type for their respective tests.
• Archive samples for storage and organize sample batches for testing.
• Prepare batches of samples for send-out testing.
• Handle problem resolution upon receiving information from the Customer Care team.
• Prepare outgoing tubes for shipment and distribute to other departments.
• Practice universal precaution techniques.
• Perform various ancillary tasks to maintain smooth operation of the Processing Area.
• Participate in cleaning, organizing, and restocking duties.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and notify supervisors of shortages.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and escalate issues impacting production or patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Attention to detail
• Ability to accurately follow and remember written instructions
• Computer literacy and typing accuracy
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Compliance with safety guidelines
• Willingness to work on automated and manual platforms
• Willingness to work with potentially infectious human blood and bodily fluids
• Initiative to prioritize patient care
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Organized and clean workspace
• Ability to work independently under general supervision

Prior to Level II

• Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated problems appropriately.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of laboratory operations, workflow, and troubleshooting.

Prior to Level III

• Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and directing team members.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Assist management in organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing daily workload.
• Serve as primary trainer for new staff and for retraining existing associates.
• Act as point of contact for questions or issues when Supervisors are unavailable.
• Collaborate with other departments and laboratory leadership to support efficient workflow.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement, organization, and efficiency.

Additional Skills Required

• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate manual and automated single and multichannel pipettes.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate with others.
• Continuous operation of a computer, analytical instrument, or liquid handling platform for extended periods.
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.