Specimen Processor I

Summary: Receives, unpacks, completes chain of custody and related documentation, accessions into LIMS, returns samples, monitors department reports and performs support activities in the department. Education and Experience RequirementsHigh School Diploma MS Office and typing/data entry skills with a high level of accuracy

Job Duties: It is the responsibility of the Specimen Processor to unpack specimens shipped to NMS, complete chain of custody and related documentation, log samples into our laboratory information management system, and perform support activities for the department. Major duties and responsibilities: Receiving and Opening packages Transporting samples to the lab Inventory storage Create specimen homogenates Monitor backlog report, retrieve, prepare and document samples for outsourced testing. Create blank tissues for Lab Maintain chain of custody documentation Accession clinical samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Second reviews (clinical) Package samples for return to client

Physical Demands: Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, objects, or controls Requires walking from one work location to another throughout the shift Sitting and standing for up to extended periods of time. Lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds Ability to travel as needed for court testimony. Specific vision abilities (with correction) include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, gender identity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled, Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.