Lab Specimen Processor – Afternoon Shift

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

FSA/HSA

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a detail-focused Specimen Processor who will receive, prepare and process samples for laboratory analyses in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle data entry, labeling, and storage of specimens, ensuring accurate requisitions and timely turnaround times while following SOPs and safety guidelines; this role supports the lab team and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with science related classes 0-1 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses.
• Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures at expected rates.
• Removes specimens from transport bags, enter patient data, label samples and aliquot as needed for multiple testing.
• Keep inventory of samples after testing has been completed by scanning into storage racks.
• Search lab for any samples not scanned into storage racks.
• Sort samples for distribution throughout the lab (Coggins, cytology, etc.).
• Scan tubes into storage racks and enter specimen data into database to verify the accuracy of information.
• Accession various sample types for processing.
• Check all trash containers within the Specimen Processing department when assigned.
• Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage.
• Ensure Turn Around Times (TAT’s) are met.
• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Restocks supplies as needed.
• Consult with senior peers on non‑complex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reasoning and analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Data entry skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Antech Diagnostics in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a detail-focused Specimen Processor who will receive, prepare and process samples for laboratory analyses in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle data entry, labeling, and storage of specimens, ensuring accurate requisitions and timely turnaround times while following SOPs and safety guidelines; this role supports the lab team and patient care.