Lab Specimen Processor

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Lab Specimen ProcessorFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.Job DescriptionThe Specimen Processor receives, accessions, and prepares samples for laboratory analyses in accordance with approved Boston Heart Diagnostics protocols. The Specimen Processor will enter all patient demographic and testing information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), label and aliquot bodily fluids for testing. Specimen processors will check samples and requisition forms for adequacy and flag discrepancies or issues. Handles, processes and prepares all specimens being sent out to Reference laboratories. Functions as the major communication link with the Customer Care unit, analytical processing departments and reference laboratories. Distributes the work to the technical areas of the laboratory. Other duties may be assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESLevel I – Minimum Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing and maintaining records.Accurately and efficiently enter patient data and test information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).Verify that samples received are: labeled with the correct patient identifiers, the correct sample type, and within stability for the requested test(s).Operating automated equipment.Accurate labeling of patient samples.Aliquoting blood, urine, feces, saliva, and swab samples for testing. 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.Handling problem resolution upon receipt of information from the Customer Care team.Outgoing tube preparation for shipment and dispersement to other departments.Practices universal precaution techniques.Performs various ancillary tasks to maintain continuous smooth operation of Processing Area.Take an active role in cleaning, organizing, and restocking duties.Adhere to established processing timelines.Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and material – notify supervisor, manager or director immediately when faced with shortage of supplies.Participate in special projects or assignments as requested by management.Communicate effectively and work closely with coworkers to ensure all daily tasks are taken care of.Escalate to Supervisor/Manager any issues that may impact production or patient care.Level II – Fully meets all Level I requirements plus: Manage...