Lead Specimen Accessioner

Averhealth 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 BenefitsShift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PMBENEFITS: 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 proceduresAccession samples according to standard operating proceduresGenerate and pull picklistsPrepares excess specimen samples for storageEnters sample information into the software databaseDisposes of samples after the analysis is completeMaintains cleanliness of accessioning work areasAssists in training new employees as neededFulfill external orders queueResearch & retrieval of add-on samples from sitesSign samples into computer information management systemOpening bags/sample container pour overs (vial changes)Weighs out hair samples for confirmation testingInvestigates discrepancies involving sample receipt, storage or analysisEvaluates Aversys functionality as needed and communicates directly to laboratory and IT managementCommunicates with collection site leadersResolves one-off samplesLead the team in absence of managerTicket desk management to resolved inquiriesReconcile Arrival queue (researching leftover samples)Check that all production is complete/check all queuesFind Investigation queue samplesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESOutstanding attention to detailAbility to perform routine tasks with no errorsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume settingAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if notSkill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and OutlookCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$20.00Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401(k)Paid Time OffEmployee Referral BonusEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience requiredPrevious experience accessioning samples preferredPrevious experience in a lab setting preferredExperience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirableAverhealth 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: