Specimen Processor I

Labcorp; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time /

tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team. The role supports specimen preparation, labeling, routing, and shipment to testing facilities; data entry and accurate record-keeping are essential. The position offers a rotating schedule with early hours.

Preferred candidates have 1+ year in lab or warehouse settings and strong attention to detail. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas.
• Identify and label specimens accurately.
• Pack and ship specimens to testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Enter patient information accurately in data systems.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office

Able to lift 40lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Knoxville, TN.

Work Schedule: Various days 5am-5:30pm, 2 days on 3 days off, rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in lab, accessioning, production, manufacturing, or warehouse

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Experience with MS Office
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized colorblindness test

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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