Specimen Management Specialist

Lab Receiving Specialist

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Receiving Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Required overtime based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver specimens to designated areas and department.
• Unload specimen containers/trays.
• Receive and process specimens, trays, containers in SIS system.
• Work overdue SIS Tracker/Dashboard to make sure all containers have been received.
• Work paperwork/manifest in real-time to make sure all containers, trays, and specimens have been received.
• Receive Fed Ex & UPS as priority or other flagged specified priority specimens in an urgent manner.
• Resolve all customer concerns efficiently and timely
• Respond and send emails concerning issues with missing specimens, containers not sent on PHX server, and other issues.
• Work Matrix biomedical sorting machines by loading and unloading received specimens into designated bins.
• Data entry in a few applications as well as Microsoft Outlook.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year or more of experience in a healthcare, diagnostic lab, physician office, clinic, hospital, or diagnostic lab support environment

Preferred Qualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Healthcare, or a related science field
• One year or more of experience with specimen processing, specimen receiving, medical lab terminology
• One year or more of healthcare experience in a high-volume, detail-driven receiving, inventory, shipping/receiving, warehouse, logistics, or operations environment

Additional Job Standards:

• Knowledge of workflow
• Advanced computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to use multiple computer systems, dashboards, tracking tools, and Microsoft Outlook to document, receive, monitor, and communicate specimen status.

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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