Lab Specimen Processor — Impactful, Team-Driven Role

Optum; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Needham, MA is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Technician to prepare and triage samples for screening within the Laboratory department. The role supports surgical pathology workflows, handling specimens, labeling, and ensuring protocol compliance.

You will log and track specimens, train staff on processing and system usage, and help develop efficient disbursement processes while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. FT schedule 2pm-10:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in a laboratory or medical setting (or related collegiate science coursework).

Responsibilities

• Oversee handling, labeling, and preparation of lab specimens ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Maintain tracking documentation and resolve specimen-related issues with vendor labs; elevate recurring problems as needed.
• Prepare and process samples for timely surgical pathology reporting.
• Train staff on specimen processing and system functions; support ongoing education initiatives.
• Develop and implement systems for timely and accurate specimen disbursement; maintain knowledge of specimen requirements and communicate updates to staff.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Optum in Needham, MA is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Technician to prepare and triage samples for screening within the Laboratory department. The role supports surgical pathology workflows, handling specimens, labeling, and ensuring protocol compliance.

You will log and track specimens, train staff on processing and system usage, and help develop efficient disbursement processes while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. FT schedule 2pm-10:30pm.