Specimen Processor II, Sample Handling
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Job Location:
Gretna, NE - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 13 - 26
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specimen Processor II Sample Handling
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.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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 Sample Handler is within Toxicology located at Gretna LA at Alere Toxicology this role the individual will be responsible for removing presumptive positives samples and aliquoting samples for confirmation in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.
What Youll Work On
Remove presumptive positives aliquot for confirmation arrange aliquots in order
Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer area
Remove positives samples from freezer for re-aliquots
Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
Destroy specimens as needed
Clean and maintain work area daily
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/hourIn 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) Lift carry push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materialsAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Key Skills
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- Customer Service
- Organizational skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Microsoft Outlook
- 10 Key Calculator
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Food Processing
About Company
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