Reference #: 1355
Specimen Processor I
7 Openings
Shift - Tuesday through Saturday 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm
10% Shift Differential Offered
Fascinated by forensics but don't have a college degree? Do you find yourself watching CSI or Forensic Files and want to see how it is in the "real world?" NMS has great opportunities for you!
NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company's positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.
Our headquarters located in Horsham, PA currently has multiple openings for Specimen Processors in our Specimen Processing department. We have multiple regular full time positions available. Because our laboratory is open 24/7/365, holiday rotations may be required as needed. If you are a detail-oriented individual that can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you interact with all areas of our state-of-the-art laboratory, please read the details below.
Summary
Receives, unpacks, completes chain of custody and related documentation, accessions into LIMS, returns samples, monitors department reports and performs support activities in the department.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma
MS Office and typing/data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
Job Duties
It is the responsibility of the Specimen Processor to unpack specimens shipped to NMS, complete chain of custody and related documentation, log samples into our laboratory information management system, and perform support activities for the department. Major duties and responsibilities:
Receiving and Opening packages
Transporting samples to the lab
Inventory storage
Create specimen homogenates
Monitor backlog report, retrieve, prepare and document samples for outsourced testing
Create blank tissues for Lab
Maintain chain of custody documentation
Accession clinical samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Second reviews (clinical)
Package samples for return to client
Physical Demands:
Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate computer keyboard, objects, or controls
Requires walking from one work location to another throughout the shift
Sitting and standing for up to extended periods of time.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds
Ability to travel as needed for court testimony.
Specific vision abilities (with correction) include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment
Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust
Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens
Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals
Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume and apply at
We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, gender identity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled, Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, orhterwise qaulified disability, or protected verteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently spearated, active duty or campaign badge).
