Job Description

Job Location: Laboratory - St Louis, MO 63134Education
Level: High School
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: AnyAverhealth is looking for a dedicated Lead Specimen Accessioner  to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. This position is Full-Time working 30+ hours per week with overtime eligibility. This is a great way to gain skills to start a career in the medical, addiction services, law enforcement, or emergency services field and a great opportunity for you as you will be working with those struggling with addiction.
PAY: $20/HR + Full-Time Benefits
Shift:  9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
BENEFITS: Company Paid Training Program + Uniform Allowance (post-training)  + Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility + Employee Discounts + more! 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares specimen (urine) for analysis by receiving and opening in accordance with our standard operation procedures
- Accession samples according to standard operating procedures
- Generate and pull picklists
- Prepares excess specimen samples for storage
- Enters sample information into the software database
- Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
- Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas
- Assists in training new employees as needed  
- Fulfill external orders queue  
- Research & retrieval of add-on samples from sites  
- Sign samples into computer information management system   
- Opening bags/sample container pour overs (vial changes) 
- Weighs out hair samples for confirmation testing  
- Investigates discrepancies involving sample receipt, storage or analysis  
- Evaluates Aversys functionality as needed and communicates directly to laboratory and IT management 
- Communicates with collection site leaders   
- Resolves one-off samples  
- Lead the team in absence of manager
- Ticket desk management to resolved inquiries
- Reconcile Arrival queue (researching leftover samples)
- Check that all production is complete/check all queues   
- Find Investigation queue samples

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to perform routine tasks with no errors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if not
- Skill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- $20.00 
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Bonus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Previous experience accessioning samples preferred
- Previous experience in a lab setting preferred
- Experience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirable
Averhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Averhealth is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Averhealth are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Averhealth will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Mobility, walking, climbing, sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, fine eye-hand coordination, ability to read, write, listen and speak clearly, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to drive a vehicle and travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to use computer, monitor, cell phone, mouse and keyboard extensively as well as other general office equipment.