This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

We are looking for a Specimen Handler (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Position Summary:

The Specimen Handler receives samples as well as spins and separates those specimens in preparation for testing. The handler works in conjunction with laboratory testing personnel to ensure that all samples are handled in a manner such that a quality result is achieved at all times.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Specimen Collection-collect specimens from all Processing stations and deliver to the specimen handling area


• Prepare SST specimens for RSA and/or for manual pour-off


• Place specimens in centrifuge for spinning


• RSA operators will place specimens on RSA for automated pour-offs


• RSA operators will maintain the system clean by performing all required maintenance procedures


• RSA operator will document all issues into the log book and communicate problem to upper management


• Manual pour off operator will process and pour off specimens manually


• Adheres to Safety and Quality policies and procedures


• Sort processed specimens into racks for delivery into the lab by pour off groups


• Multi-task between different specimen handling functions


• Understand strict quality regulations and adhere to prescribed SOP


• Maintain composure while working in a high energy level of production

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment

• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.


• Must be able to work night shift

• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time


• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.