Specimen Processor I

7 Openings

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

10% Shift Differential Offered

Fascinated by forensics but don’t have a college degree? Do you find yourself watching CSI or Forensic Files and want to see how it is in the “real world?”  NMS has great opportunities for you!

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. 

 

Our headquarters located in Horsham, PA currently has multiple openings for  Specimen Processors in our Specimen Processing department.  We have multiple regular full time positions available.  Because our laboratory is open 24/7/365, holiday rotations may be required as needed.   If you are a detail-oriented individual that can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you interact with all areas of our state-of-the-art laboratory, please read the details below.

 

Summary

Receives, unpacks, completes chain of custody and related documentation, accessions into LIMS, returns samples, monitors department reports and performs support activities in the department.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma
• MS Office and typing/data entry skills with a high level of accuracy

 

Job Duties

It is the responsibility of the Specimen Processor to unpack specimens shipped to NMS, complete chain of custody and related documentation, log samples into our laboratory information management system, and perform support activities for the department.  Major duties and responsibilities:

• Receiving and Opening packages
• Transporting samples to the lab
• Inventory storage
• Create specimen homogenates
• Monitor backlog report, retrieve, prepare and document samples for outsourced testing
• Create blank tissues for Lab
• Maintain chain of custody documentation
• Accession clinical samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Second reviews (clinical)
• Package samples for return to client

 

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, gender identity, 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.