Specimen Processing Technician

TalentBurst • Marlborough, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Technician I provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. Duties may include A-station, presorting, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be completed accurately, confidently, and on time in a production environment with productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.

The role requires strong organization, flexibility, and the ability to learn specimen types associated with client-ordered tests and compliance regulations that may change daily. The technician works with varying customer demands and communicates effectively with all levels of staff. The position involves data entry, including a required capacity of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour, and work in a biohazard environment while following safety practices. The technician keeps the work area neat and clean, follows core values and safety and compliance policies, and contributes to a positive work environment.

The position is a four-month contract with a possible extension, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The stated schedule is 0700–1530 EST, Monday through Friday, with rotational weekends. Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability may be required based on staffing needs. The department notes that most SPT I employees work the night shift, though the listed shift for this role is 0700–1530.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Good organization skills and ability to learn specimen types and changing compliance regulations.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Availability for rotational weekends; holiday, on-call, and overtime availability may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Carry out duties that may include A-station, presorting, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Complete work accurately, confidently, and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Learn and understand specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Enter data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Practice good safety habits while working in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to core values and safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Adapt flexibly to changing daily requirements and customer demands.
• Be available for rotational weekends and, as needed, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement options

What This Job Offers

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