Specimen Processing I
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join its laboratory team. The role prepares clinical specimens for analysis and testing, including sorting, accessioning, labeling, routing, packing, and shipping samples according to established procedures. It also involves entering patient information, maintaining excess specimen samples, and documenting and resolving specimen problems in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment. The position supports the accuracy and timely processing of healthcare tests. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with rotating Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Candidates should be comfortable handling biological specimens, working as part of a team, and completing detail-oriented processing and data-entry work. The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and pass a standardized color blindness test.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Comfortable handling biological specimens.
- Ability to accurately identify specimens.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Strong data-entry and organizational skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in a laboratory, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
- One year of medical or production 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.
- Perform clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry according to established standard operating procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
