Specimen Processor I

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JOB DESCRIPTION : Specimen Processor I

Working at Abbott

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

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A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Specimen Processor I is within Toxicology located at Gretna LA at Alere Toxicology this role the individual will be responsible for receiving opening and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

What Youll Work On

Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis

Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms

Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens

Destroy specimens as needed

Clean and maintain work area daily

Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal

Process Triage request

Assist Sample Handling area

Prepare samples for shipment

Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

Must comply with company policy

Required Qualifications

High School education

Preferred Qualifications

Basic ability to use a computer

Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures

Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA CAP-PUDT and other relevant regulatory bodies

Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Work Environment

Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

Ability to handle urine

May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous material

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The base pay for this position is

$13.25 $26.55 / hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY : Operations Quality

DIVISION : TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION : United States >

Gretna : 1111 Newton Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

3Rd Shift (United States Of America)

TRAVEL : No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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Key Skills

Loan Processing,Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,Organizational skills,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Fraud,Microsoft Outlook,10 Key Calculator,Fair Housing Regulations,Food Processing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 13 - 26