Specimen Processing Technician Part Time | Valley Lab

Valley Behavioral Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for the Valley Lab to ensure specimens are properly identified, prepared, and documented for testing. The role emphasizes precision and attention to detail to support quality care for clients.

The position offers an evening schedule (Sunday–Thursday, 8:00pm–12:00am) with benefits including 401k match after 90 days, employee assistance programs, and education/professional development support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing, manages containers, and verifies patient identifiers on samples and test forms.
• Enters data into the laboratory information system and ensures correct specimen labeling.
• Prepares aliquots and delivers specimens for testing.
• Centrifuges and disposes of specimens.
• Resolves and documents problems related to specimen samples, collection, and processing.
• Requests and orders supplies to keep materials on hand.
• Handles and disposes of medical and chemical waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Specimen handling

Quality compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Make Every Sample Count

As a Specimen Processing Technician with Valley Lab, you’ll ensure samples are properly identified, prepared, documented, and ready for testing. Your precision and attention to detail will help keep the lab moving efficiently and support the quality care our clients depend on.

Pay:

Range starts at $16.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related working experience)

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday | 8:00pm – 12:00am

Benefit Highlights:

• 401k Plan eligibility after 90 days, with a 100% company match on up to 6% of your income
• Employee Assistance Programs for mental health needs
• Education Assistance and Professional Development programs that include New Licensure Reimbursement, Specialized Training and Conferences, Student Loan Programs, and Continuing Education Reimbursement for Licensed Professionals

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong to a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary & Deliverables

The Specimen Processing Technician prepares samples received at the Valley Lab for laboratory testing. The Specimen Processor also performs tasks such as matching patient information, data entry, and aliquoting.

Essential Functions

• Prepares specimens for laboratory testing and analysis including managing specimen containers, verifying patient identifiers on the sample and test request forms, entering data into the lab information system, and ensuring correct specimen labeling
• Prepares aliquots and delivers specimens for testing
• Centrifuges and disposes of specimens
• Resolves and documents any problems relating to specimen samples, collection, and processing
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times
• Handles and disposes of medical and chemical waste

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• None - see Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical laboratory experience