Lab Specimen Processor: Data Entry & Lab Support

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) / Retirement Planning

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellbeing Program

Career Development

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Specimen Processor I to work with cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology specimens. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and adherence to medical terminology as part of routine specimen handling.

Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, triage, and organizing supplies, while maintaining a clean, compliant laboratory workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a lab assistant, specimen processor, or relevant experience in a lab is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens consistent with specimen requirements for testing including positive patient identification, appropriate specimen collection container and specimen transport requirements.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area
• Perform clerical and administrative duties
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership
• Communicate specimen non-conformities to technical staff and/or laboratory leadership
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Assists all technical laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Specimen Processor I to work with cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology specimens. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and adherence to medical terminology as part of routine specimen handling.

Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, triage, and organizing supplies, while maintaining a clean, compliant laboratory workspace in a fast-paced environment.