Lab Accessioner, Night Shift (Part-Time)

Provider's Choice Laboratory; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Providers’ Choice Laboratory in Houston, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Accessioner for the night shift. This part-time role supports daily operations by processing specimens, maintaining documentation, and ensuring workflow efficiency in a fast-paced lab.

You will collaborate with team members, adhere to quality and safety standards, and participate in training to uphold high laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related training preferred.
• 1–2 years laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to reliably work overnight hours.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process specimens with accuracy and documentation.
• Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support workflow.
• Ensure specimens follow quality and patient safety protocols.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks related to processing.
• Monitor inventory and ensure materials are stocked and within expiry.
• Assist training of lab assistants, students, or new team members.
• Coordinate daily workflow and prioritize urgent processing.
• Act as a problem-solver when processing issues arise.
• Support leadership and medical directors in high standards of operations.
• Participate in competency training and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Overnight shift

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy training

Job description

About Us

Providers’ Choice Laboratory is a next-generation diagnostic laboratory dedicated to improving patient care through fast, accurate PCR testing and exceptional provider partnerships. We proudly serve healthcare providers across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, helping ensure patients receive timely, high-quality diagnostic services.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Accessioner to join our growing team on the night shift. This role is essential to the laboratory’s daily operations and plays a critical part in ensuring specimens are processed accurately and efficiently to support timely patient care. As a Laboratory Accessioner, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environment where precision, organization, and teamwork are key to success.

Schedule & Employment Type

Part-time position — maximum of 30 hours per week

Night shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Competitive hourly pay

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support laboratory workflow
• Ensure specimens are handled according to quality standards and patient safety protocols
• Perform clerical and administrative functions related to specimen processing
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory, ensuring materials are stocked and within expiration guidelines
• Assist with training laboratory assistants, students, or new team members when needed
• Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing urgent specimen processing
• Serve as a problem-solver and liaison when specimen processing issues arise
• Support laboratory leadership and medical directors in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations
• Participate in required competency training and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related clinical training program preferred
• 1–2 years of laboratory or healthcare experience preferred
• Ability to reliably work overnight hours
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and efficiency
• Professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with internal teams and external clients

Why Join Providers’ Choice Laboratory?

Work in a growing, innovative diagnostic laboratory

Be part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes

Gain hands-on experience in a modern laboratory environment

Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organization

Providers’ Choice Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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