Specimen Management 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 shipping for long term storage or clients and sample disposition. - Dependent upon functional area, may also handle receipt of compounds and control material. - 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 - Minimum NITEC. - Equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - 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. - Willing to work Tue-Sat instead of Mon-Fri if required.