Specimen Processing Technician I - FT Evening Shift

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Christiana (DE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other

Tuition Reimbursement 403(b) with an

Diverse and Inclusive culture

Generous paid time off

12 week paid parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare is hiring a Full-time Specimen Processing Technician to work in the General Laboratory. The role operates the evening shift, 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and 2–3 holidays per year.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry or health science, or a high school diploma plus five years of specimen processing experience in a similar hospital system. Benefits and a comprehensive work environment are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry or health science.
• Alternatively, a High School diploma with at least five years of specimen processing experience in a hospital system.

Responsibilities

• Process, sort, and deliver laboratory specimens and request slips.
• Print and affix identification labels to incoming patient specimens.
• Prioritize incoming work to meet stated turnaround times for stat testing.
• Communicate specimen priority to testing personnel upon delivery.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory procedures

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ChristianaCare will not sponsor applicants for this position for an employment visa now or in the future. ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Full-time Specimen Processing Technician to work in the General Laboratory. The work hours are evening shift, Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm. This position requires every other weekend and 2-3 holidays per year.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Process, sort, and deliver laboratory specimens and request slips
• Print and properly affix identification labels to all incoming patient specimens
• Prioritize incoming work, ensuring samples for stat testing are delivered to the appropriate laboratory section in order to maintain stated turnaround times
• Communicate specimen priority to testing personnel upon delivery

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry or health science required or a High School diploma with at least five years of experience working in specimen processing from similar hospital system.

About Christiana Care

When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement 403 (b) with an employer match
• Diverse and Inclusive culture
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave

Salary

Hourly Pay Range: $19.48 - $28.24 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

EEO Statement

Post End Date Oct 25, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ ChristianaCare, headquartered in Wilmington, DE employs over 13,000 caregivers with three acute care hospitals (1,336 beds), extensive network of primary care and outpatient specialty services, home health care, urgent care centers and free-standing emergency department. Our Christiana campus offers a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is ranked by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. We're a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website