Specimen Processing Specialist - Pathology

Labcorp • Boston, MA

2d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join their team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. They are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation across their operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people's health around the world.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Comfortability with 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 level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Responsible for slide filing, slide scanning, and block filing
• Routes specimens by type to various staging areas or designated department
• Spin samples, pour urine tubes, and create frozen samples
• Pick up and deliver samples to clients/hospitals
• Unpack and route specimen to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimen to proper testing facilities
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Process all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform audits in order to resolve any outstanding issues

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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