LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Itasca, IL.  The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures. 

**Pay Range: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour 

Eligible for 2nd shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

Work Schedule: This is a casual/per diem position, hours will be "as needed". Start and end times will vary on from Monday- Friday 6:00pm- 2:30am and weekends.

Work Location: Itasca, IL

Benefits:  Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

 Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas

• Accurately identify and label specimens 

• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities 

• Meet department activity and production goals

• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples 

• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner 

• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent

·        No relative experience required; 1-2+ years relative experience (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment) is a plus

·                Previous medical or production experience is a plus

·        Comfortable handling biological specimens 

·        Ability to accurately identify specimens 

·        Experience working in a team environment 

·        Strong data entry and organizational skills

·        High level of attention to detail

·        Proficient in MS Office 

·        Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

·        Ability to pass a standardized color blind test         

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!