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Weekend Specimen Processor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA

$16 - $18.50/hr

This role will work afternoon shifts (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities. The Specimen Processor role is the gatekeeper for all specimens that come to the ...

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.20 - $30.08/hr

This role will work evening shifts (8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities. The Specimen Processor role is the gatekeeper for all specimens that come to the ...

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.20 - $30.08/hr

This role will work afternoon shifts (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities. The Specimen Processor role is the gatekeeper for all specimens that come to the ...

Specimen Processor

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Specimen Processor Location: Tacoma, WA - St Joseph Hospital Hours: 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Position Summary: We are seeking a detail oriented and reliable specimen processor. The specimen processor ...

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.20 - $30.08/hr

Specimen Processor - Full-Time Evening Shift UPMC Mercy | Kenna Laboratory Are you detail-oriented ... Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Location: UPMC Mercy ...

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA

$16 - $18.50/hr

Specimen Processor - Full-Time Evening Shift UPMC Mercy | Kenna Laboratory Are you detail-oriented ... Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Location: UPMC Mercy ...

Specimen Processor

Pittsburgh, PA

$16 - $18.50/hr

This role will work evening shifts (8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities. The Specimen Processor role is the gatekeeper for all specimens that come to the ...

Monday - Friday 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm overtime and rotating weekends may be required Job ... The Specimen Processor will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and ...

Specimen Processor

Erie, PA

$16 - $18.50/hr

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Specimen Processor to join our lab team! Apply today for a chance to work in ... Rotating weekends & holidays. Purpose: Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens ...

Specimen Processor

Batesville, AR · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Specimen Processor (2nd shift) Location: Batesville, AR 72501 Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 9:30 PM Hours per Week: 30 hours Start Date: ASAP Pay Highlights: $16-18/hr. on W2 (Based on ...

Specimen Processor

Erie, PA · On-site

$18.39 - $27.88/hr

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Specimen Processor to join our lab team! Apply today for a chance to work in ... Rotating weekends & holidays. Purpose: Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens ...

Specimen Processor

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $32.80/hr

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team at 100 E Valencia Mesa Dr #301 Fullerton, CA 92835 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with rotating Saturdays Job ...

Specimen Processor

Sunrise, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $18/hr

LabCorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Sunrise FL. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 1:30am with rotating Saturdays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare laboratory specimens ...

Specimen Processor

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$42K - $62K/yr

Specimen Processing and Handling: * Transport (pickup specimens from all inpatient units ... weekends and holidays. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining ...

Specimen Processor

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16 - $18.25/hr

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Nashville, TN ... Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 1:30am, alternating weekends Job Responsibilities:

Specimen Processor

Knoxville, TN

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor I to join our team in Knoxville, TN Work Schedule ... Monday - Friday 7pm-3:30am, rotating weekends and holidays Job Responsibilities: * Prepare ...

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How much do weekend specimen processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend specimen processor in the United States is $18.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Specimen Processor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectWeekend Specimen Processor
CertificationsTypically none required; some labs prefer phlebotomy or processing certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, processing specimens during weekends
Job DutiesPreparing, labeling, and sorting specimens; ensuring proper storage

While both roles work in laboratory environments, Weekend Specimen Processors focus on specimen preparation during weekends, often with minimal certifications. Laboratory Technicians have broader responsibilities, including testing and analysis, and usually require formal certifications. The roles differ mainly in scope and schedule, but both are essential in lab operations.

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Are you someone with customer service, retail distribution, or similar experience looking to get into the medical field, but not sure where to start? An entry-level role of a Specimen Processor in the UPMC laboratories may be the perfect next step for you!

UPMCPresbyterianis hiringacasual (per diem)Specimen Processorto support the Automated Testing Lab! This role will workafternoonshifts (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.),with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.

The Specimen Processor role is the gatekeeper for all specimens that come to the laboratory for testing and is essential to ensuring the accuracy of patient samples. Responsibilities include hands-on aliquoting of body fluid specimens, learning and utilizing the test code database, communicating with nurses and physicians about patient orders, and timely delivery of specimens under the proper conditions to the correct locations. This role has many unique job responsibilities that make it an interesting and fantastic entry position into laboratory medicine. All you need is a high school diploma, great attention to detail, and a willingness to learn the processes and procedures of a clinical hospital laboratory. This role can also be the foundation for acquiring the title of Medical Laboratory Scientist. We are willing to train dedicated workers to move up the career ladder within our laboratories. Laboratory positions are available for all levels of experience, from high school diplomas to bachelor's degrees and beyond.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations. Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department's work.
  • Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens.
  • Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems. Request assistance when needed. Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems.
  • Separate by centrifugation. Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature.
  • Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information.
  • Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure.
  • Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens match any paperwork received and correct specimen.
  • Properly request in the Laboratory Information System laboratory information system if needed.
  • Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed.
  • Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies.
  • Share specimens as necessary. Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified.
  • Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed. Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors.
  • Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Three to six months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physician's office, or other medical environment preferred, including knowledge of or experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information systems.
  • Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred.
  • Good oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers (as well as co-workers) both by telephone and in person.

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UPMC, a distinguished healthcare provider and insurer headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, operates with a $23 billion budget. With a vast team of 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, UPMC serves through over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with 800+ doctors' offices and outpatient sites. Committed to patient-centered care, UPMC pioneers innovative and cost-effective models of accountable healthcare. The organization maintains a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh, a top recipient of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998.

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