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

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

Typical Schedule - 5-9am with rotating weekends and holidays. Qualifications EducationHigh School ... process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of ...

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 ...

... 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 ...

Marlborough, MA (Only Local candidates) Zip Code: 01752 Pay Range*: $16.00 Top 3/5 Skills: specimens, Specimen processing Job Responsibilities Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments ...

Marlborough, MA (Only Local candidates) Zip Code: 01752 Pay Range*: $16.00 Top 3/5 Skills: specimens, Specimen processing Job Responsibilities Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments ...

The Specimen Processor is responsible for receiving, verifying, and preparing patient samples for laboratory testing. This role ensures accurate data entry, proper sample handling, and timely ...

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Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime . * On-call or standby duties ... Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety

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How much do weekend specimen processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,713 per year, or $19.6 per hour.
Specimen Processing Specialist I

Specimen Processing Specialist I

Fulgent Therapeutics

Needham, MA • On-site

$21.70/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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.

Supervisor Responsibilities
  • No

Reporting 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.