Specimen Accessioner in Westborough, MA with Greene Resources

Job Description

Job Number: 39565

Specimen Accessioner

Job Description:

Our partner, a national provider of diagnostic testing, has an immediate need for multiple Specimen Accessioners at their Westborough MA facility. This position will require preparing laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. This position will be a 3-month contract with the potential for hire. There are shifts available on all shifts, 1st/2nd/3rd. The pay ranges between $15-17.50/hr based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Unpack specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas

• Handle a high volume of specimen each day (blood, urine, saliva etc)

• Prepare all specimen received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimen, centrifuge, separate serum, and blood smears

• May perform data entry of test requisition information

• Aliquot and separate samples for departments

• Prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and document problem specimen

• Answer telephones, maintain logs/records

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Desired Background/Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing or lab setting is preferred but not required

Qualifications:

• Experience performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced work environment

• Experience utilizing computerized databases

• Familiarity with lab equipment is preferred

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Ability to research information

• Staying active and attentive to details

• Ability to multitask

• Work unsupervised and work well with others

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

• Proper identification of known hazardous material in the workplace

• Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens and personal protective equipment will be provided

• Must comply with applicable safety procedures

Other Information:

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Greene Resources is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.