Hair Lab Processing Technician

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS:

Level 1
• 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.
• Enter consents in computer system as necessary.
• Weigh and Aliquot hair specimens.
• 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 specimens.
• Barco...