Sample Processing Clerk

General Statement of Responsibility

Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis.

• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

No formal education requirements.

None

• Good basic communication
• Ability to read information quickly and retain for use in processing
• 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

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.

• 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.

Box knife, laboratory coat, gloves, face shield, LED wand, computer terminal, face mask; laser printer, trash compactor.

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.

$15.00 - $27.00

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer