Specimen Technician

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Lewisville, TX
Duration: 3+ Months (Possibility of Extension/ Temp to Hire)
Available Shifts: Thurs-Mon 6am-2:30pm | Tues-Sat; 10:00pm - 6:30am | Sun-Thurs 2pm-10:30pm
 
Job Summary
The Specimen Technician I (SPT I) provides essential support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This role requires strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production laboratory environment. The SPT I plays a critical role in ensuring specimen quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction while adapting to frequent operational and regulatory changes.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general specimen processing functions including:

A-Station operations
Pre-sort activities
Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to laboratory areas
Imaging and microfilming
Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens

• Accurately enter data with a requirement of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Learn and identify specimen types related to tests ordered by clients
• Understand and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements that may change daily
• Maintain accuracy, confidence, and efficiency while meeting departmental productivity and quality standards
• Work effectively in a biohazard environment while following all safety procedures
• Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with laboratory standards
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Demonstrate flexibility to support changing workloads, customer demands, and operational needs

 
Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)