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Weekend Specimen Processor Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA

$16 - $29/hr

Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm with Rotating Weekends and Holidays. Primary Responsibilities ... Train staff on specimen processing and system functions * Enter test results accurately and ...

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm with Rotating Weekends and Holidays. Primary Responsibilities ... Train staff on specimen processing and system functions * Enter test results accurately and ...

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA

$16 - $29/hr

Train staff on specimen processing and system functions; support ongoing education initiatives * Develop and implement systems for timely and accurate specimen disbursement; maintain knowledge of ...

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm with Rotating Weekends and Holidays. Primary Responsibilities ... Train staff on specimen processing and system functions * Enter test results accurately and ...

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

Train staff on specimen processing and system functions; support ongoing education initiatives * Develop and implement systems for timely and accurate specimen disbursement; maintain knowledge of ...

UnitedHealth Group

Specimen Processor

Needham, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

Train staff on specimen processing and system functions; support ongoing education initiatives * Develop and implement systems for timely and accurate specimen disbursement; maintain knowledge of ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

Potential for weekends and holidays. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street Scheduled ... process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

... weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA

$20.10 - $22.01/hr

... rotational weekends. Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you ... Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/lab assistants to join our team! Pay range ...

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How much do weekend specimen processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend specimen processor in Boston, MA is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $19.86 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 Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,713 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Specimen Processor

Charles River Medical Associates

Framingham, MA • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
This Specimen Processor position is a full time position working in a busy medical lab in Framingham. Must be ok working with potentially hazardous and/or infectious materials. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills needed. 1 year experience preferred. Strong computer skills preferred.
New grad's will be considered. Will train on the job
Hours M - Fr 11:00am - 7:30pm.
At CRMA, we provide a work culture that is empowering. We encourage our team to be great and give their best each day. Our valued employees are the foundation of our success and are the key to fulfilling our mission. Charles River supports employee learning and development and strives to promote within.
Requirements
The Specimen Processor works as part of the healthcare team to process specimens in a high-volume setting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Receive specimens from outside clinics as the courier drop-off.
  • Ensure correct data entry as each specimen is received into the Harvest LIS
  • Check for proper name, accession number, clinic ID and correct samples.
  • Verify reference lab interface
  • Prepare all send out specimens for pick to reference lab and ensure proper handling of specimens according to in-house or reference laboratory protocols
  • Ensure that all specimens to be sent to reference lab have the proper test(s) ordered, the correct ACESSION NUMBER and correct specimen.
  • Work carefully, not handling too many specimens at one time
  • Sort all in-house labs to various departments, placing specimens in appropriate racks; chemistry, hematology, immunoassays, urines to the urine bench, etc.
  • QC requisitions and Quest log
  • Fax all CC reports
  • Check fax logs
  • Discard specimens after 7 days
  • Clean processing areas at the end of the evening
  • Follow laboratory processing procedures at all times
  • Follow OSHA requirements at all times
  • Restock area
  • Check eyewash station and fire extinguishers monthly
  • Notify lab manager of any issues with orders and/or specimens.

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