Specimen Processor I

in Gretna, LA

Specimen Processor I Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    31142962

  • Req #

    ABLAUS31142962ENUSEXTERNAL

  • Job Location

    Gretna, LA, US

  • Job Category

    Quality

  • Job Type

    Part time

  • Travel

    No

  • Schedule

    24 hours per week

Specimen Processor I

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

  • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. The position of Specimen Processor I is within Toxicology located at Gretna, LA at Alere Toxicology Services. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.  

What You’ll Work On

  • Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis

  • Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms

  • Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens 

  • Destroy specimens as needed

  • Clean and maintain work area daily

  • Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal

  • Process Triage request

  • Assist Sample Handling area

  • Prepare samples for shipment

  • Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

  • Must comply with company policy

Required Qualifications

  • High School education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic ability to use a computer

  • Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures

  • Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies

  • Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Work Environment

  • Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment

  • Ability to handle urine

  • May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous material

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.



The base pay for this position is $13.80 – $27.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Skills

  • specimen processing
  • laboratory information system
  • sample accessioning
  • specimen triage
  • chain of custody documentation
  • confidentiality compliance
  • laboratory safety
  • sample preparation
  • computer literacy
  • document review
  • urine handling

Additional Information

Who We Are

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