Specimen Processing Technician
Job Description
• Biospecimen processing, verification of specimen compliance, sample issue resolution and accessioning into LIMS.
• Accessioning of legacy samples, including identification of samples for destruction
• Adherence to biohazard, safety and CLIA protocols
• Preparing and retrieving biospecimens for storage
• Arrange samples in proper order into specimen containers
• Properly pack specimen containers into shipping boxes and ship specimens
• Receiving shipments from outside labs
• Store and log received shipments
• Maintain biospecimen inventory
• Perform and maintain lab supply inventory as order as appropriate
• Disposal of specimens in accordance to lab SOPs
• Perform basic maintenance
• Record data entry via computer systems, including working with LV6 and Watson lab information management system
• Two years’ experience in a hospital based, clinical commercial lab or research lab, performing biological and clinical specimen processing.
• Associate's degree (A.S.) in a scientific discipline as a minimum, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while adhering to lab SOPs mandatory.
• Previous knowledge of Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogen training, MS word and excel preferable.
• Must possess skills necessary for biological and clinical sample processing and handling.
Warm Regards,
Ricky Bansal
732-429-1925