Specimen Processor

Job Title: Specimen Processor

Job Description

As a Specimen Processor, you will perform clerical and technical laboratory duties with precision and accuracy, ensuring high-quality service that exceeds customer expectations. You will be responsible for executing daily scheduled tasks, taking initiative within the scope of the role, and striving to improve work processes based on laboratory and client needs. Your role is crucial in providing lifesaving diagnostic services to patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Support leadership during audits as needed.
• Ship, receive, and track packages and specimens while maintaining sample integrity.
• Receive, classify, and process specimens accurately and expediently.
• Inspect specimens and paperwork for accuracy and acceptability.
• Ensure samples are handled and stored at appropriate temperatures.
• Perform data entry functions accurately using appropriate systems.
• Proofread work for content, spelling, accuracy, and document format.
• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing as needed.
• Perform reagent preparation when required.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Identify and document sample issues or discrepancies, resolving them with clients as appropriate.
• Respond to telephone calls and email requests professionally and courteously.
• Research and resolve customer issues promptly.
• Provide exemplary customer service through written and verbal communication.
• Maintain organization of departmental records.
• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Work weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled.
• Train others on job tasks as assigned.
• Maintain all applicable competencies and continuing education credits.
• Comply with all standard operating policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

• High School diploma with 6 months of work experience in production or healthcare OR Associate's degree in life science with retail or fast-paced experience OR Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Nice to have: phlebotomy, processing, or healthcare experience

Work Environment

This position requires working the 3rd shift, either Wednesday to Saturday or Friday to Monday from 8:00 pm to 6:30 am, including rotating holidays. The lab is divided into three areas: a reference lab, HLA (DNA testing), and testing labs, servicing various regions. The dress code includes scrubs or business casual attire with long pants and comfortable, clean, close-toed shoes. Equipment used includes centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pH meters, and microscopes. Overtime is not likely but additional hours may be available.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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