Lab Collection Specialist

Lab Collection Specialist San Diego, CA $17.50-19.00/HR Lab Collection Specialist will be working in a Criminal Justice setting, tasked with collecting, logging, ordering, processing, and shipping urine and oral fluid (saliva) specimens for drug testing.

Lab Collection Specialist Responsibilities:

Collect, log, order, process, and ship urine, oral, and/or hair specimens to the laboratory. Maintain organization in the collection of all specimens. Assemble samples for shipping. File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork. Collect and scan insurance, as applicable.

Lab Collection Specialist Requirements:

HS diploma or GED is required. 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required. Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred. Ability to perform observe collections and collect biological specimens, required. Ability work professionally with no on-site supervision, required Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required. Ability to work effectively handling tight deadlines and de-escalating communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations with no on-site supervision. Basic computer skills, required. Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required. Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required. #INDHS