Sample Handling Associate

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting with receipt of consignments and shipments
• Responsible for the opening of shipments and the quality check of patient info forms. Escalates incorrect, missing information or damaged shipments to senior level staff
• Responsible for correct disposal and/or recycling of kit shipping supplies
• Ensures specimens are not left in kit packaging by conducting a secondary check of shipping materials.
• Responsible for accessioning, shipment and storage of samples, and problem resolution ensuring all samples are accurately identified, sorted and labeled for testing and/or storage.
• Responsible for shipping of storage samples
• Supports and responds to after-hour alarms and/or other job critical functions.
• Responsible for organizing the work area, as requested by management.
• Responsible for following safety procedures.
• Participates in continuing education through self study and attendance of meetings.
• Performs work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Supports and responds to after-hour alarms and/or other job critical functions.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment.
• Assists with supply inventory functions and general clean up of workstations.
• Performs various administrative duties as required.
• Responsible for organizing the work area, as requested by management.
• Responsible for following safety procedures.
• Participates in continuing education through self study and attendance of meetings.
• Performs work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• NITEC /Higher NITEC / Diploma in any disciplines.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.