Caris Life Sciences · 13 hours ago
Laboratory Shipping Specialist I
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCaris Life Sciences is dedicated to transforming cancer care and improving lives through precision medicine. The Laboratory Shipping Specialist I is responsible for clerical duties, specimen shipping, and maintaining compliance with laboratory regulations while supporting laboratory operations and customer service.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping
Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate
Logs appropriate information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other logs as necessary
Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) of specimens being returned to the corresponding pathology labs
Responsible for pulling and shipping all specimens back to the corresponding pathology labs
Responsible for performing audits and checking lab queues to ensure all specimens are returned in a timely manner
Adheres to shipping regulations when sending specimens out internationally
Creates patient cases via Ambry portal as necessary and will send out the corresponding DNA daily and/or frozen RNA PAXgene whole blood tubes
Responsible for packaging send-outs and records every specimen shipped out via the video receipt detail camera
Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory as required
Accepts other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping
Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate
Logs appropriate information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other logs as necessary
Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) of specimens being returned to the corresponding pathology labs
Responsible for pulling and shipping all specimens back to the corresponding pathology labs
Responsible for performing audits and checking lab queues to ensure all specimens are returned in a timely manner
Adheres to shipping regulations when sending specimens out internationally
Creates patient cases via Ambry portal as necessary and will send out the corresponding DNA daily and/or frozen RNA PAXgene whole blood tubes
Responsible for packaging send-outs and records every specimen shipped out via the video receipt detail camera
Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory as required
Accepts other duties as assigned
All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this position
This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays
Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification
Preferred
One to three years' experience in general laboratory operations preferred
Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment
Enthusiasm and dedication to meeting group objectives
Executes with a strong attention to detail
Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) - Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement
Communication - Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results
Teamwork - Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team
Customer Service Focus - Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations
Ability to work under routine and stressful situations in an accurate and timely manner
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal and team skills
Company
Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences develops molecular profiling and AI-driven technologies to support precision medicine in oncology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.86BKey Investors
BraidwellOrbiMedSixth Street
2025-06-18IPO
2025-04-07Private Equity· $168M
2023-01-19Debt Financing· $400M
Leadership Team
Luke Power
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Stengle
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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