LABORATORY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR

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Job Summary
The Processing Department is the first step for a sample within the Laboratory. Each Specimen Processor will be competent in two areas within the department and/or segments of work: Accessioning, Data Entry, Aliquot. This is an entry-level position.

Essential Functions:

· Accessioning area: Receives the sample, selects all required tests to be performed on the sample and pours a qualitative aliquot for initial drug screening.

· Data Entry area: Captures the required demographics from the requisition and enters it into our system for result reporting.

Aliquot area: Prepares a quantitative aliquot for confirmatory testing.

Additional Duties:

· All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

· HS graduate or equivalent

· Laboratory experience helpful, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Able to communicate effectively in a team environment

· Able to interpret and follow complex, written, technical instructions

· Sound technical ability

Physical Requirements:

· Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) -Heavier weights with assistance

· Sitting & standing for long periods of time

· Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use

· Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions and both physical and mental stress

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift ()

Ability to Commute:

• Tacoma, WA

Ability to Relocate:

• Tacoma, WA Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person