Specimen Technician

Job Title: Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I)
Location: Irving, TX
Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Night Shift)
Duration: 3+ Months Contract
Shift Differential: 15%

Job Summary:
The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides general support in the Specimen Processing Department within a patient care laboratory environment. Responsibilities include specimen presorting, data entry, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging, and transporting processed specimens to the laboratory. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen processing tasks such as presorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, and imaging

• Enter data with a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour

• Transport processed specimens to the laboratory

• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a biohazard environment

• Follow safety, compliance, and laboratory procedures

• Keep work areas clean and organized

• Communicate effectively with team members and staff

• Adapt to daily workflow and regulatory changes

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer and data entry skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and walk 8–18 miles during shifts

• Warehouse, inventory, or production environment experience preferred

• Medical or laboratory experience preferred but not required

Additional Information:

• Night shift role with potential weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call as needed

• Work environment involves handling biological specimens and following safety protocols

Interview Instructions:

• Wear closed-toed shoes

• No gum, food, or drinks (including water) allowed during the interview