Sample Management Clerk

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for managing samples throughout the aliquoting and storage processes. Duties may include aliquoting, storing, freezing, transporting, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Level 1

• Assist with disposal of specimens.

• Perform duties of a Sample Processing Clerk as needed.

• Aliquot specimens for testing.

• Pull samples requiring additional screening tests following revised batch process.

• Retrieve specimens from short or long term storage which includes completion of chain of custody documentation.

• Transfer specimens to storage.

• Freeze positive samples.

• Pull reflex positive samples and prepare aliquots for laboratory analysis.

• Log and prepare samples for intra-company transfer.

• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.

• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

• Keep work area(s) neat and clean, dispose of trash.

Other duties as assigned.

Level 2

• Re-aliquot urine specimens for screening or confirmation, including the completion of chain of custody requirements and coordinate transfer for laboratory analysis.

• Locate and retrieve oral fluid samples for screening or confirmation for test adds, order modifications and/or retesting requirements. Complete chain of custody requirements and coordinate for laboratory analysis.

• Locate and retrieve sweat patches for retest requirements including the completion of chain of custody requirements and coordinate for laboratory analysis.

• Batch confirmation aliquots by drug class and complete specimen chains for correct routing to Elisa, LC screening, or confirmation testing.

• Process insurance and clinical trials specimens, including re-prep and test add requests.

• Process misdirects.

• Process and respond to service requests from multiple departments.

• Research and resolve problems related to tracking, daily workflow and/or general inquiries.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: No formal education required

EXPERIENCE: none

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills

• Ability to read information quickly and retain for use in processing

• Fast writing skills

• Professional manner

• Team oriented

• Familiarity with computers

• Ability to be at work and on time

• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:

• Sitting for extended lengths of time

• Close vision requirements due to computer work

• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone

• Lifting, up to 25 pounds

• Twisting

• Bending/ stooping

• Audible recognition of computer error warning.

EQUIPMENT: Box knife, laboratory coat, gloves, face shield, pipettes, barcode scanner, computer terminal, laser printer, trash compactor, minus 20° freezer.

OTHER: Shifts extend until work is finished; weekend work is necessary; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; task of handling, processing and disposing of specimens. To operate company vehicle requires acceptable driving record. Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer's sole discretion.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $15.00 - $27.00

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life/AD&D

• Supplemental Life/AD&D

• Section 125 FSA Plan

• 401(k)

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement