Medical Lab Specimen Processor

Unified Womens Health Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Financial & Retirement Planning

Income Protection

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development

Job summary

Unified Womens Health Care is seeking a diligent Specimen Processor I to support cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology workflows in our Houston laboratory.

You will receive, label and route specimens, perform clerical tasks, manage lab supplies, and ensure safety and accuracy in processing—helping deliver timely, quality results for patient care. This role requires attention to detail and coordination with technical staff, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school degree 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 Womens Health Care is seeking a diligent Specimen Processor I to support cytology, histology, and molecular microbiology workflows in our Houston laboratory.

You will receive, label and route specimens, perform clerical tasks, manage lab supplies, and ensure safety and accuracy in processing—helping deliver timely, quality results for patient care. This role requires attention to detail and coordination with technical staff, with opportunities for growth and professional development.