Sp Lab Assistant

Specimen Processor Lab Assistant

Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday through Saturday 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Company Summary:    

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company’s positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com. 

 Job Summary:

This position involves all aspects of receipt, storage, and delivery of specimens for testing, plus various support activities in the department.

Education and Experience Requirements

·         High School Diploma

·         MS Office

·         Typing/data entry skills preferred

Major Duties & Responsibilities

·         Receive and Sorts packages sent to NMS

·         Scans FEDEX barcodes and uploads to Excel, reconciles reports

·         Using scanner – photographs tracking number for all packages received daily.

·         Transport and retrieve specimens to and from laboratory.   

·         Learn and understand all aspects of Specimen Storage (Store, discards, ATD etc.)

·         Pulls samples from reflex/resample report

·         Pulls samples from Return reports

·         Preparation of cleaning solutions

·         Sort and Scan client requisitions (On Base), store the paperwork and document discard date of storages

·         Checks and signs off on all boxes being returned to clients

·         Backup for the NMS courier

·         General department housekeeping

·         Participate in departmental meetings and projects

·         Maintains r   egular and reliable attendance

·         Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·         Knowledge of chain of custody procedures

·         Knowledge of proper evidence sealing procedures

·         Exhibit professional and effective interpersonal skills

·         Ability to read and comprehend company procedures and apply them to work operations

·         Must be detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy

·         Must be flexible in scheduling and available for overtime as required

·         Valid driver’s license (in capacity as backup to courier)

·         Good driving record (i.e., no major violations in past 3 years, in capacity as backup to Courier)

·         Good customer service focus and ability to work as part of a team

Physical Demands

·         Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, objects, or controls

·         Requires walking from one work location to another throughout the shift

·         Sitting and standing for up to extended periods of time.

·         Lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds

·         Ability to travel as needed for court testimony.

·         Specific vision abilities (with correction) include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment

·         Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust

·         Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens

·         Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals

 Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

    To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume and apply at        http://www.nmslabs.com/careers    

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.