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Position Summary

Confidential Client is seeking a Specimen Management Associate 2 (First Shift) to support accurate receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens. This role provides hands-on specimen handling, helps maintain inventory and freezer systems, and guides entry-level staff on routine procedures. This is a full-time, first-shift position based in Uptown, IN.

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What You’ll Do

• Accession, sort, label, store, and prepare clinical specimens for testing or shipment
• Maintain freezers, specimen inventories, supplies, compounds, and control materials as assigned
• Identify errors or specimen-management issues and resolve routine problems or escalate to senior staff
• Guide and train entry-level employees and assist with onboarding
• Respond to after-hours alarms and other job-critical events as required
• Support laboratory safety, quality, and 6S initiatives
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly with cross-functional stakeholders
• Perform work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At certain CAP/CLIA laboratory locations, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology is required
• Six months of related experience preferred (internal job description does not specify a required number of years)
• Working knowledge of specimen accessioning, shipment, storage, inventory maintenance, and problem-resolution procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to use internal systems
• Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to accurately identify, sort, label, and manage clinical specimens
• Maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
• Recognize errors and escalate potential issues appropriately
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Commitment to continuing education through self-study, training sessions, and meetings

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Compensation & Benefits

• Potential base pay range (annualized): $35,900 - $74,800
• Estimated midpoint/benchmark (per source): $73,253 per year (estimated)
• Confidential Client offers integrated benefits to support employees’ physical, mental, financial and social well-being. Benefits may include health & welfare plans, retirement options, paid time off, and other programs. Actual offerings depend on role and location.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Uptown, IN (Uptown is the authoritative job location)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Schedule: First shift

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Additional Information

This hiring process is supported by Careertakes. All references to the employer in this posting have been replaced with “Confidential Client.” Employment offers and final decisions are made by Confidential Client. This job posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for the listed location.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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