Laboratory Specimen Processor

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join its team in Burlington, North Carolina. The role prepares, identifies, labels, routes, stores, and ships laboratory specimens for analysis and testing. It also involves accurate patient-information data entry, documenting and resolving specimen issues, and meeting department production goals. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position requires comfort handling biological specimens, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced production environment. Overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three months or more of specimen-processing experience.
• Three months or more of medical or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to the proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Enter patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Resolve and document problem specimens.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED