Sample Processing Clerk

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Receive, open, code, and prepare toxicology specimens for laboratory analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS: 

• Bring in and scan all incoming bags and boxes of specimens from dock area.        
• Separate and sort specimens by category.
• Open individual specimen containers, discard cardboard and remove specimens.
• Match information from consent form and specimen, then barcode specimen.
• Complete consent signature and stamp consents.
• Scan barcodes and consent (paper, bottle, tube) into computer system. 
• Must meet minimum accessioning requirement as outlined in incentive program.
• Enter consents in computer system as necessary. 
• Aliquot urine specimens.
• Scan in narcotics.
• Check and verify counts in computer after each page; correct miscounts.
• Print aliquot and chain of custody sheets to appropriate areas.
• Clean up work area, dispose of trash.
• Assist courier coordinator with weighing specimen shipments.
• Dump negative urine specimens.
• Barcode blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Re-aliquot urine specimens for screening and confirmation testing.
• Accession confirmation only specimens.
• Process insurance and clinical trials specimens.
• Process sweat patch and oral fluid samples.
• Enter “blind” specimens into computer.
• Aliquot specimens for reflexed confirmation testing.
• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  No formal education requirements.<