Specimen Processor

4 weeks ago


Elmwood Park, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Specimen Processor

Location: Elmwood Park, New Jersey

About the Role

Join our dedicated team as a Specimen Processor, where you will play a crucial role in the laboratory workflow. You will be responsible for accurately processing incoming samples while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities
  • Sample Management: Receive, identify, label, and process various specimen types, including blood, stool, urine, and biopsies.
  • Data Entry: Input demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100% accuracy.
  • Labeling: Create and affix labels for specimen containers, slides, and other materials submitted by clients.
  • Quality Control: Recognize and report any specimen issues to designated personnel.
  • Multi-tasking: Efficiently handle multiple requisitions while maintaining departmental production goals.
  • Support Duties: Assist Laboratory Aides with filing requisition slips, glass slides, and paraffin blocks, and perform supply maintenance and clean-up tasks.
What We’re Looking For
  • Education: High school diploma or GED.
  • Typing Skills: Must pass a typing test of at least 7500 keystrokes per hour with 95% accuracy or higher.
  • Experience: Previous laboratory and overnight experience preferred; medical scribe experience is a plus.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately read and enter data from specimen labels.
Work Environment
  • On-Site Role: This position is fully on-site in a large specimen processing room.
  • Team Collaboration: Work alongside over 80 colleagues on the night shift to manage workflow effectively.
  • Safety Protocols: Adhere to safety precautions while handling sealed samples, including specimens, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Compensation
  • Night Shift: $18.15 per hour
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.


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