Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Specimen Accessioner - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with rotating Weekends and Holidays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare ...
Specimen Accessioner - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with rotating Weekends and Holidays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare ...
Specimen Processing Team Lead - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Specimen Processing Team Lead - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation Job Responsibilities ...
Specimen Accessioner - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with rotating Weekends and Holidays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare ...
Specimen Accessioner - 3rd Shift
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17.75 - $19/hr
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Holyoke MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 pm - 3:30 am with rotating Weekends and Holidays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare ...
Specimen Technician - Hospital
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$16.83/hr
Responsibilities Specimen Processing & Test Send Out Responsibilities * Demonstrates excellent proficiency in test ordering policies, hospital processing procedures, specimen requirements for test ...
Specimen Technician - Hospital
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$16.83/hr
Responsibilities Specimen Processing & Test Send Out Responsibilities * Demonstrates excellent proficiency in test ordering policies, hospital processing procedures, specimen requirements for test ...
Specimen Technician - Hospital
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$16.83/hr
Specimen Technician - Hospital - Holyoke, MA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Hospital ... Develops understanding of the company processes, as well as the client expectations. * Develops ...
Specimen Technician - Hospital
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$16.83/hr
Specimen Technician - Hospital - Holyoke, MA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Hospital ... Develops understanding of the company processes, as well as the client expectations. * Develops ...
Specimen Collector - Windsor Lockes, CT
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
$21/hr
New Tech Global is seeking Drug Testing Specimen Collectors for a client located in Windsor Locks, CT. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Position Summary The Mobile Collector is an essential on ...
Specimen Collector - Windsor Lockes, CT
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
$21/hr
New Tech Global is seeking Drug Testing Specimen Collectors for a client located in Windsor Locks, CT. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Position Summary The Mobile Collector is an essential on ...
New Tech Global is seeking Drug Testing Specimen Collectors for a client located in Windsor Locks, CT. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Position Summary The Mobile Collector is an essential on ...
New Tech Global is seeking Drug Testing Specimen Collectors for a client located in Windsor Locks, CT. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Position Summary The Mobile Collector is an essential on ...
Join our Specimen Processing Team and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact-every single day. If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast ...
Join our Specimen Processing Team and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact-every single day. If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast ...
Phlebotomist - 40 hrs - Nights - 11pm-7:30am - Specimen Processing
Hartford, CT · On-site
$17.25 - $21.50/hr
Join our Specimen Processing Team and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact-every single day. If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast ...
Phlebotomist - 40 hrs - Nights - 11pm-7:30am - Specimen Processing
Hartford, CT · On-site
$17.25 - $21.50/hr
Join our Specimen Processing Team and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact-every single day. If you love helping patients, staying organized, and being part of a fast ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include specimen testing, releasing blood products, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: MT/MLS -- Bachelors' degree in science, AND certification through ASCP/AMT OR ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include specimen testing, releasing blood products, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: MT/MLS -- Bachelors' degree in science, AND certification through ASCP/AMT OR ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include specimen testing, releasing blood products, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: MT/MLS - Bachelors' degree in science, AND certification through ASCP/AMT OR ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include specimen testing, releasing blood products, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: MT/MLS - Bachelors' degree in science, AND certification through ASCP/AMT OR ...
HAND PROCESSOR-II
Windsor, CT · On-site
Hand Processor II About the Role: As a Hand Processor II, you will play a crucial role in the processing and handling of various documents within the organization. You will be responsible for ...
HAND PROCESSOR-II
Windsor, CT · On-site
Hand Processor II About the Role: As a Hand Processor II, you will play a crucial role in the processing and handling of various documents within the organization. You will be responsible for ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include all aspects of blood banking and blood donor phlebotomy, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: For MT/MLS - Bachelors degree with successful completion of science ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include all aspects of blood banking and blood donor phlebotomy, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: For MT/MLS - Bachelors degree with successful completion of science ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include all aspects of blood banking and blood donor phlebotomy, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: For MT/MLS -- Bachelors degree with successful completion of science ...
Medical Technologist (MT)
$32.97 - $47.89/hr
Duties include all aspects of blood banking and blood donor phlebotomy, specimen processing and clerical duties. REQUIREMENTS: For MT/MLS -- Bachelors degree with successful completion of science ...
Knowledge of specimen processing, specimen handling and phlebotomy are needed. * MT-ASCP * E xhibits strong interpersonal skill; technically competent. Ability toadequately use, or learn to use, the ...
Knowledge of specimen processing, specimen handling and phlebotomy are needed. * MT-ASCP * E xhibits strong interpersonal skill; technically competent. Ability toadequately use, or learn to use, the ...
Knowledge of specimen processing, specimen handling and phlebotomy are needed. * MT-ASCP * E xhibits strong interpersonal skill; technically competent. Ability toadequately use, or learn to use, the ...
Knowledge of specimen processing, specimen handling and phlebotomy are needed. * MT-ASCP * E xhibits strong interpersonal skill; technically competent. Ability toadequately use, or learn to use, the ...
Clinical Laboratory Team Lead
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$35 - $44/hr
Operate and monitor the automation line to ensure continuous, efficient specimen processing * Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management * Assist with the training of new hires ...
Clinical Laboratory Team Lead
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$35 - $44/hr
Operate and monitor the automation line to ensure continuous, efficient specimen processing * Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management * Assist with the training of new hires ...
Clinical Laboratory Team Lead
$35 - $44/hr
Operate and monitor the automation line to ensure continuous, efficient specimen processing * Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management * Assist with the training of new hires ...
Clinical Laboratory Team Lead
$35 - $44/hr
Operate and monitor the automation line to ensure continuous, efficient specimen processing * Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management * Assist with the training of new hires ...
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How much do specimen processor jobs pay per hour?
What are some common challenges faced by Specimen Processors, and how can they be effectively managed?
What Do Specimen Processors Do?
Your duties as a specimen processor, or specimen accessioner, include organizing and cataloging medical specimen sample materials. You typically work in a healthcare laboratory or other clinical setting. Your responsibilities may go beyond receiving and recording patient samples, to storing the samples safely and according to designated processes, and taking any other steps necessary to prepare the samples for analysis by physicians or medical technicians. In some jobs, specimen processors may also collect samples and perform other preparation tasks such as putting blood samples through a centrifuge. These tasks may require additional education and training.
What are specimen processors?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Specimen Processor, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Specimen Processor vs Laboratory Technician?
| Aspect | Specimen Processor | Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; training in specimen handling | High school diploma or associate degree; often additional certifications |
| Work Environment | Laboratory setting, focusing on specimen preparation | Laboratory setting, performing tests and analyses |
| Employer & Industry | Hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs | Hospitals, research labs, diagnostic facilities |
| Common Search & Comparison | Specimen Processor vs Laboratory Technician |
While both roles work in laboratory environments, a Specimen Processor primarily handles specimen preparation and labeling, whereas a Laboratory Technician performs testing and analysis. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

$19 - $23/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 19 days ago
Labcorp rating
6.6
Based on 1,131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
98th of 120 rated laboratories
Job description
Labcorp is a leader in diagnostics, drug development and healthcare innovation. Across every role, we harness data and AI to work smarter, move faster and create breakthrough solutions that improve health outcomes for people. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.
Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Team Lead to join our team in Holyoke MA
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 pm – 3:30 am with weekend and holiday on call rotation
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the supervision of the day to day operations of the Department Name department
- Help lead the team in their daily processes and procedures
- Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
- Oversee routing of specimens to their respective prep areas
- Encourage process improvements and best practices
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Resolve any production errors as requested by management
- Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
- Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Responsible for enforcing and managing policies and procedures
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 3 years or more experience in lab, accessioning, data entry or production.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree
- 4 years or more experience working in a clinical laboratory
- 2 years or more experience as a people leader
Job Additional Standards:
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
- Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry leading company that offers growth and stability? In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".
**Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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Industry
Scientific research and development services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Burlington, NC, US
Year founded
1978