Specimen Accessioner

Averhealth is looking for a dedicated Specimen Accessioners to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. These positions are Full-Time working 40+ 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.

MORNING SHIFT $15.30 per hour: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM OR 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM + OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES (2 positions available)

EVENING SHIFT $15.30 per hour: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM + OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES (2 positions available)

OVERNIGHT SHIFT $16.00 per hour: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM or 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM (2 positions available)

BENEFITS: Full-Time Benefits + Company Paid Training Program + Uniform Allowance (post-training) + Attendance Bonus Eligibility (ask us about this $75 per pay period bonus program!) + Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility + Employee Discounts + more!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares specimen (urine) for analysis by receiving, opening and pipetting in accordance with our standard operation procedures
• Prepares excess specimen samples for storage
• Enters sample information into the software database
• Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
• Sends supplies to Averhealth sites as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas
  
  

Knowledge, 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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Community Outreach Program
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time

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.