Specimen Processor

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Specimen Processor Job Description

The Forensic Specimen Accessioner plays a crucial role in the medical laboratory science field, working in a fast‑paced, production‑oriented environment. This position offers on‑the‑job training in pre‑analytical processing of medical samples, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to start or advance their career in a laboratory setting. The primary responsibility involves working with automated aliquoting machines, requiring standing throughout the day.

• Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.
• Verify all samples' arrival, inspect for damage, dispose of packaging, and move samples for data entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems and remember which software applies to different samples.
• Ensure the name on samples matches requisitions.
• Handle primarily urine samples, with some blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid samples.
• Create and label samples after system entry.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them for stabilization as needed.
• Manage workflow for sample maintenance in walk‑in refrigerators and freezers after 3/6/12 months.
• Process between 5, samples daily.

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer, typing, and 10‑key skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Capability to work in a fast‑paced production environment

• Desire to advance within the laboratory
• Experience in multitasking
• Backgrounds in banking, serving, or customer service are beneficial
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity through a partnership with Arizona State University

The work environment is a fast‑paced production setting crucial for diagnostic and therapeutic testing processes. Employees will receive training to provide accurate results for clients and patients, handling a high volume of samples daily (5,). The available shift is 1st shift, running from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 7:15 am to 3:45 pm on Saturday, with some overtime required.

This position is initially for a 3‑month term as part of a leave of absence (LOA) cover.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $17.75/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 Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

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