How to become a specimen processor?

Entry-level qualifications for a specimen processor include a high school diploma and on-the-job training. In some states, you may need to get a special certification to handle blood or other potentially dangerous bodily fluid. You may also need certification to qualify you to use specialized equipment such as a centrifuge. Specialist specimen processors may need an associate degree or a post-secondary diploma from a specialized program. If you collect samples, you may need to earn a certificate in phlebotomy. Some community colleges offer associate degrees or diplomas for lab technicians.