Sample Processing Team Lead - Tox

General Statement of Responsibility

Assist the Sample Processing Supervisor in directing the efforts of the Sample Processing Clerks.

• Perform all the duties of Sample Processing Clerk as necessary due to work load or staffing considerations.
• Fill in for Sample Processing Supervisor or assistant Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Assist in training of Sample Processing Clerks.
• Assist in determining work assignments and directing the work flow.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and bring any changes needed to Samples Processing Supervisor for consideration.
• Freeze positive specimens, including input of information into the computer system.
• Prepare and aliquot send out specimens.
• 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.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Other duties as assigned.

Education: No formal education requirements.

Experience: 6 months as Toxicology Sample Processing Clerk

• Good basic communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to read information quickly and retain information for use in processing
• Some analysis and problem solving
• Judgment and some decision making
• Ability to motivate and train entry level workers
• Interpersonal 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:

• 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: PC and communications equipment

Equipment: Box knife; LED wand; computer terminal; laboratory coat; gloves; face shield; face mask; PC; laser printer.

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.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer