Sample Processing Clerk

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
• Must meet minimum accessioning requirement as outlined in incentive program
• Enter consents in computer system as necessary
• Aliquot urine specimens
• Scan in narcotics
• 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 urine specimens
• Barcode blood specimens for laboratory testing
• Re-aliquot urine specimens for screening and confirmation testing
• Accession confirmation only specimens
• Process insurance and clinical trials specimens
• Process sweat patch and oral fluid samples
• 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

Skills & Abilities

• Good basic communication
• Ability to read information quickly and retain for use in processing
• 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
• 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 urine specimens
• Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years

Pay

$15.00 - $27.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement