Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I)
Location: Tampa, FL
Duration: 6 months
Shift: 1am-9:30am

Description:
The SPT I provides operational support in the Specimen Processing Department, performing high-volume, detail-oriented tasks in a production laboratory environment. Responsibilities include data entry, specimen presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging, and transport of specimens to the lab. Accuracy, speed, organization, and adaptability are essential, as procedures and compliance requirements may change daily.

This role is critical to quality and customer satisfaction and requires flexibility to meet varying customer and staffing demands.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Perform specimen processing tasks accurately and efficiently

• Data entry at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour

• Follow safety, compliance, and biohazard protocols

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

• Communicate effectively with all staff levels

• Adapt to frequent workflow and regulatory changes

• Sit or stand for extended periods

• Wear required PPE (lab coat, gloves, mask, goggles, etc.)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fast-paced, high-production laboratory setting

• Primarily night shift; must be available for weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call as needed

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required

• Punctuality and full shift attendance are mandatory; excessive tardiness/absences not tolerated

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer skills required

• No experience required; laboratory, medical, or production experience preferred

• Medical terminology and hospital lab experience a plus

Language Requirements

• Excellent English skills (spoken and written) required

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred