Specimen Processing Technician (Evening/2nd Shift)

Labcorp; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our Tukwila, WA team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with overtime and rotating weekends as needed.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring accuracy of millions of healthcare tests each month. This role involves specimen accessioning, data entry, and high-throughput processing in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and work in protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Color blindness test

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our Tukwila, WA team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with overtime and rotating weekends as needed.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring accuracy of millions of healthcare tests each month. This role involves specimen accessioning, data entry, and high-throughput processing in a fast-paced lab environment.