Laboratory Support Technician: Specimen Handling & Admin

Houston Metro Urology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Metro Urology is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily operations in the anatomical laboratory. You will handle specimens, process data in LIS, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure safety and quality in patient care.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting. On-site work with PPE in a clinical lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years specimen collection/processing experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a science-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and label patient specimens accurately.
• Send out materials for ancillary testing, consultations, and second opinions.
• Maintain proper documentation and data entry in the LIS.
• Coordinate follow-up appointment dates with patient charts and MAs.
• Assist with transcription, inspection preparations, and other data entry.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Support Laboratory Manager and Pathologist with clerical and operational tasks.
• Answer calls from satellite offices.
• File tissue blocks, slides, and reports.
• Off-site storage organization.
• Assist in other lab duties as assigned by Lab Manager and Pathologist.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and compliance guidelines (OSHA, CLIA, CAP).

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal instructions

teamwork

Basic computer proficiency

Data entry

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years specimen collection/processing experience

Associate degree in science (preferred)

Tools

LIS/EMR systems

Job description

Houston Metro Urology is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily operations in the anatomical laboratory. You will handle specimens, process data in LIS, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure safety and quality in patient care.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting. On-site work with PPE in a clinical lab environment.