Evening Specimen Processing Technician

PAM Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories LLC; Duwamish (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO / Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our Tukwila, WA team. The role focuses on preparing and processing biological specimens, verifying demographics, and data entry to support accurate testing.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, packing/shipping as needed, and maintaining safety and quality standards while working 2:00 pm–10:30 pm with potential weekends. Requires basic data entry and the ability to handle biological materials.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our Tukwila, WA team. The role focuses on preparing and processing biological specimens, verifying demographics, and data entry to support accurate testing.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, packing/shipping as needed, and maintaining safety and quality standards while working 2:00 pm–10:30 pm with potential weekends. Requires basic data entry and the ability to handle biological materials.