Sorter Assistant

Join Axelon as a Sorter and contribute to the success of our laboratory team

• Receive and process specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis, ensuring timely and accurate sorting and transfer to designated departments.
• Sort and categorize specimens into bins, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Process courier deliveries and store specimens in designated areas, adhering to security procedures and confidentiality protocols.
• Inspect trash bags for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all samples and documents are removed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Warehouse Accessioning area, adhering to laboratory standards.
• Assist with freezer cleanout and destruction of specimens, following established procedures.
• Review and document specimen acceptability and chain of custody forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information and maintaining a secure laboratory environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Effective communication skills to convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Basic understanding of certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Full body movement and flexibility.
• Corrected vision and hearing to meet minimum acceptable norms.

• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations.
• Ability to read and comprehend SOPs, Federal guidelines, and CAP-FUDT regulations.
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations.

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and -20 degree freezer areas for storing and removing samples.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials.