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GeneID Lab Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
Specimen Collector - flexible to travel
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What they do
A Courier or Messenger provides fast delivery of documents and packages to locations within a city, or provides customized long distance or international deliveries. Makes deliveries traveling by bicycle, van, truck, or plane.
$35,263 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Specimen Collector will be the main link between GeneID Laboratory and our patients in Long Term Care Facilities. The Specimen Collector will collect, process, and ship specimens from residents and staff members to be received exclusively by GeneID Laboratories. Responsibilities
- Perform specimen collections (Mouth swab) at Long Term Care Facilities. Willing to drive long distance to different facilities.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of labeling on all specimens
- Process, package, and ship specimens to assure specimen viability and quality analysis.
- Operate and maintain equipment associated with GeneID Laboratories as necessary.
- Follow GeneID PPE and sanitization protocol
- Maintain appropriate levels of supplies necessary for the collection and processing of specimens
- Identify and convey to management any potential issues that could interfere with the company's ability to provide services and provide feedback that could improve the company's quality of service.
- Maintain all personal licensure and training requirements as applicable. Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a life sciences (i.e. Medical Assistant) or related field OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in hospitality, communication, nursing, life sciences or related field required
- Drivers license required
- Comfortable with handling and trouble-shooting technology on site, with assistance from remote IT Support technician
- Confident with client relationships as it pertains to on site set up and logistics