Sorter at BioReference Labs in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Overview

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.
Job Description

Position Summary:

The Specimen Sorter is responsible for sorting various specimens as they enter the lab.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sorting all specimens in the lab for processing in a timely manner.

• Ability to separate by specimen type. (Clinical, Women's Health, GenPath, Toxicology, Histology, and Cytology)


• Knowledge of ALL specimen types


• Knowledge of Logistics Routes arrival time and estimated volume


• Must be able to handle leak or broken samples


• Ability to document and comprehend the sorting and handling process for Blue bag/Stat, Regular, GenPath, Frozen Windows, Priority, Airports and FedEx


• Ability to consistently distribute and prioritize work to all Processors.


• Work requires close attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced environment.


• Ability to multitask.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Ability to read numbers.

• Work requires sitting, standing, and/or walking for periods of up to eight hours.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds


• Responsible for lifting carrying, pushing, and pulling objects

• Work requires contact with specimens and requisitions, hand washing and cleaning, biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.


• Work is varied in nature with sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.