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Specimen Processing Specialist I

Coppell, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Supervisory Responsibilities * No Reports To * Manager Support Services / Manager Specimen Processing Environment Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work ...

KS · On-site

$18/hr

Specimen Processing Group Lead - Lenexa, KS, Sunday to Thursday, 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM This positionassists the department supervisors by performing combinations of the following activities: Schedule ...

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How much do senior specimen processing supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior specimen processing supervisor in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior specimen processing supervisor do?

A Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a laboratory’s specimen processing department. They are responsible for managing a team of laboratory technicians, ensuring that specimens are correctly received, labeled, and prepared for analysis. This role also involves maintaining workflow efficiency, adhering to safety protocols, and guaranteeing that all processing meets quality standards. Additionally, they may assist with staff training, scheduling, and process improvements to enhance laboratory productivity.

How does a senior specimen processing supervisor facilitate collaboration between their team and other laboratory departments?

A Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor plays a crucial role in coordinating communication and workflow between the specimen processing team and other laboratory departments, such as clinical testing and quality assurance. They ensure that specimens are accurately labeled, prioritized, and transferred efficiently to minimize delays and maintain sample integrity. By holding regular meetings, providing clear guidelines, and addressing interdepartmental concerns promptly, the supervisor fosters a collaborative environment that supports timely and accurate laboratory results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior specimen processing supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor, you need in-depth knowledge of laboratory protocols, specimen handling, and quality control, often supported by a degree in laboratory science or a related field and supervisory experience. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), barcode technology, and safety compliance certifications is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and ensuring workflow efficiency. These skills and qualifications are critical to maintaining accurate specimen processing, regulatory compliance, and high laboratory productivity.

What is the difference between Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectSenior Specimen Processing SupervisorMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; supervisory experience preferredAssociate degree in medical laboratory technology or related field; certification often required
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, overseeing specimen processing teamsLaboratory settings, performing tests and preparing specimens
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilitiesHospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories

The Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor manages specimen processing teams and oversees workflow, requiring leadership skills and supervisory experience. In contrast, Medical Laboratory Technicians focus on performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens, often with direct hands-on roles. Both roles are essential in laboratory operations but differ mainly in responsibility level and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Senior Specimen Processing Supervisor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

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Job description

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Specimen Processing Specialist is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The Specimen Processing Specialist will learn and understand various client test requests. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Key Job Elements

  • Verify patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms.
  • Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc. and engages Client Services department to resolve them.
  • Accurately enters patient information into laboratory information system (LIS).
  • Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together.

Knowledge/Experience

  • High School degree or equivalent required.
  • 0 - 1 year data entry experience. Prior Lab experience is a plus.
  • High attention to detail and focus on quality are strictly required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and medications is a plus.
  • Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute with a high accuracy rate.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • No

Reports To

  • Manager Support Services / Manager Specimen Processing

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

This description only includes the general content for this job and does not restrict the company from assigning or reassigning duties or responsibilities at any time.

Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.