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.

Job Qualifications

• No formal education requirements.

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
• 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

Section 125 FSA Plan

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

Paid Time Off

• Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

• Available