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Weekend Specimen Processor Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Accessioner

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Proficient in specimen processing of one (1) or more product lines * Unpacking, sorting, and verifying of specimens received from couriers and law enforcement agencies * Labels, aliquots, and ...

Fresh Processor

Austin, TX · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed. * Experience with fish processing equipment and techniques is preferred. * Able to operate warehouse machinery (such as electric pallet ...

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How much do weekend specimen processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend specimen processor in Austin, TX is $17.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.72 and $18.12 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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Infographic showing various Weekend Specimen Processor job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,146 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Laboratory Specimen Processor 1 (Sign-On Bonus)

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $18.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Sonic Healthcare USA rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Job Title

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

Location: Austin, TX 78728

Shift 1: 6:00am - 2:30pm; Tuesday - Saturday

Full Time: Benefits Eligible

**Sign On Bonus Available**

In This Role, You Will:

  • Open and verify check shipper sample types and ensure empty
  • Complete Specimen receipt logs
  • Specimen Receipt and forward problem samples/orders to exception handling
  • Identify Issues (Ordering, Labeling, Specimen)
  • Aliquoting of samples
  • Shipping to other Referral Labs
  • Data Entry

All You Need Is:

  • Associate Degree or Phlebotomy Certification with High School Diploma
  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
  • Typing proficiency, including 10-key
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points If You've Got:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a biological science or certification in a medical program technologist program
  • 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing
  • Data entry experience in a laboratory production environment

We'll Give You:

  • Shift, weekend, or holiday pay differential
  • Appreciation for your work
  • A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
  • Opportunity to grow in your profession
  • Free lab services for you and your dependents
  • Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
  • A sense of belonging – we're a community!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


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About Sonic Healthcare USA

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Sonic Healthcare USA, based in Austin, TX, operates in the healthcare industry and provides a wide range of laboratory and diagnostic services. As a part of international medical diagnostics company Sonic Healthcare Limited, it was established with a vision to provide superior medical testing, undertaken by highly qualified staff using the most advanced medical technology. Sonic Healthcare’s consistent growth and achievements owe to their longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and professionalism. Their services serve a crucial role in healthcare, contributing to patient care by providing precise and timely medical diagnosis.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

2007

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