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 the Specimen Processing Specialist position in Birmingham, AL.
LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Birmingham, AL. This position will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.
The schedule for this position will be: Monday- Friday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (with one weekend every month)
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Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
- Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
- Accurately identify and label specimens
- Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
- Meet department activity and production goals
- Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
- Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Resolve and document any problem specimens
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- No relative experience required; 1-2 years preferred
- Warehouse/production experience is preferred
- Previous medical experience is a plus
- 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
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blind test
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In Birmingham, also known as the Magic City, you can enjoy a wonderful climate with typically mild winters and the delightful friendliness of the individuals who make up the vibrant community. Birmingham is located in north central Alabama. Birmingham has a revitalized downtown area where you can enjoy beautiful historic buildings, delicious local eateries, and a multitude of fun activities and exciting entertainment events to choose from, such as concerts, productions, and various sporting events at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Alabama's largest outdoor amphitheater), Vulcan Park and Museum, Railroad Park, Tannehill State Park, Top Golf, the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field, museums such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, art galleries, the lovely Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Zoo, the Alabama Ballet, the historic Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Children's Theatre, and more. The city was host of the 2022 World Games. With a vast amount of green space, those who enjoy the outdoors will find an abundance of options to keep them busy in or near the Magic City. Birmingham is known for being a more affordable place to live than other cities that are comparable in size and also has a world-class medical research university. All in all, Birmingham offers the best of both worlds with its small town feel and big city conveniences.
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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