Specimen Processing Specialist II

Labcorp is a leader in diagnostics, drug development and healthcare innovation. Across every role, we harness data and AI to work smarter, move faster and create breakthrough solutions that improve health outcomes for people. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor II to join our team in Newark, NJ.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 7:00pm, and rotating Saturdays

Job Responsibilities

Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

Communicate effectively with client office staff

• Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems

Meet department activity and production goals

• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner

Accurately identify and label specimens

• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities

• Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated

• Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

• 1 year or more experience (lab, accessioning, data entry, manufacturing or warehouse

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more of medical or patient facing healthcare experience

Additional Job Standards

Comfortable handling biological specimens

Ability to accurately identify specimens

Experience working in a team environment

Strong data entry and organizational skills

High level of attention to detail

Experience with MS Office

• Able to lift up to 40lbs.

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for this onsite Clerk position!

The position, Specimen Processing Specialist, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices.

**Pay Range: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here .

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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