ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Lab Sample Processor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Westlake Chemical

Process Engineer

Calvert City, KY · On-site

Maintain current lab sample schedules and laboratory database for critical lab samples results. Use statistical process control methods to develop action limits for critical sample results.Coordinate ...

Actalent

Lab Processor

Westmont, IL · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Lab Processor The Lab Processor prepares and processes highly sensitive samples under stringent ... Process and prepare samples in strict accordance with established standard operating procedures and ...

Actalent

Lab Processor

Westmont, IL · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Lab Processor The Lab Processor prepares and processes highly sensitive samples under stringent ... Process and prepare samples in strict accordance with established standard operating procedures and ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsLab Sample Processor Jobs

Lab Sample Processor information

See salary details

$12

$22

$34

How much do lab sample processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab sample processor in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities are hiring for Lab Sample Processor jobs?

Cities with the most Lab Sample Processor job openings:

What states have the most Lab Sample Processor jobs?

States with the most job openings for Lab Sample Processor jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Lab Sample Processor jobs?

For Lab Sample Processor jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Lab Sample Processor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Clinical Laboratory Processor-Immediate Response Lab-Evenings

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

The Christ Hospital
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about The Christ Hospitalexternal

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Christ Hospital Health Network rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Completes high volume preanalytical sample processing for clinical hospital laboratory, ensures samples are loaded on the line when applicable or hand received when needed, delivers specimens to appropriate lab bench when needed, researches sample status, places samples on transit lists to other laboratories, answers laboratory phones, problem solves when needed, provides collection supplies to nursing units, manages flow of tube system, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, and performs clerical, quality, and miscellaneous duties as needed.
Responsibilities
Performs core pre-analytical processing:
  • Collection verifies specimens in a timely manner with minimal errors
  • Preforms pre-analytic processing such as centrifuging samples, basic aliquoting as necessary with minimal errors
  • Processes samples in a timely manner, giving highest priority to stat samples
  • Distributes samples to the correct work area in a timely manner, ensuring that stat samples are separated from non-stat samples
  • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and performance checks on departmental equipment as assigned and performs other routine maintenance (housekeeping, safety, etc) in the department
  • Creates a transit list and prepares samples for transit to reference labs
  • Finds patient information using Patient Inquiry
  • Utilizes Status Change to reprint labels or identify status related information
  • Pulls transit list summary for samples and resolves outstanding issues
  • Enters add on orders for nursing and phlebotomy staff

Performs special processing functions:
  • Ability to "walk in" outpatient sample orders in EPIC
  • Microbiology Samples - ensures appropriate sample type has been collected, test is appropriately ordered and labeled, and resolves discrepancies before sending sample to reference lab
  • 24 Hour Urine Samples - ensures volume for each sample is accurately measured and recorded; enters height and weight requirement as needed, prepares aliquot sample for in house or reference lab testing, ensures sufficient volume is provided; adjusts pH as required for testing, or adds necessary preservative materials.
  • Fluid Samples
    • Ensures CSF samples are collection verified and delivered to the hematology bench for assessment of testing. Processes sample using proper protocols for in-house testing or transit to reference lab.
    • Ensures Non -CSF fluids are assessed, properly aliquoted and delivered to the Hematology bench
  • Special Coagulation samples - ensures appropriate samples have been collected; processes samples according to testing requirements (e.g., double centrifugation following special instructions); Stores in appropriate temperature environment.
  • Handles miscellaneous test orders. Ensures specimen requirements for the test have been met by checking resources and processes appropriately
  • Assists in the collection and processing of bone marrow specimens

Communication and training:
  • Answers laboratory phone(s) promptly, in a courteous manner, identifying oneself to the caller
  • Handles phone requests with minimal call transfers
  • Communicates staffing issues or delays with nursing staff in EPIC secure chat
  • Performs training and provides feedback for new processors
  • Assists co-workers in problem resolution
  • Ensures all required forms and requisitions are filled out properly
  • Acts as liaison between phlebotomists and technologists as a processing subject matter expert
  • Completes all required trainings by their due date

Technical, instrumentation, and clerical duties:
  • Understands operation of the Automate front end processing unit
  • Routinely performs scheduled maintenance
  • Troubleshoots instrument issues, documents and escalates accordingly
  • Manages and resolves "exception" samples that the instrument does not process
  • Ensures compliance with the clinical laboratory Quality Management Program and assists in entering and answering Internal Quality Error (IQEs)
  • Assists Quality leadership in answering formal complaints from nursing staff
  • Participates in policy review and communicates the need for required change
  • Coordinates activities and prepares for regulatory inspections and audits
  • Ensures area is free of expired supplies
  • Participates in inventory management and communicates any issues immediately with supply chain personnel
  • Maintains currency in the field through participation in continuing education opportunities
  • Ability to utilize basic Microsoft office applications

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's or associate degree in science preferred, but not required.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of laboratory experience or six months experience as an Inpatient Phlebotomist at TCHHN required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment is required; data entry skills required.
Superior time management, multitasking, planning and organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A

What Christ Hospital Health Network employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply