Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processing Specialist to join our team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.  This position will work with internal customers, patients & physician offices to ensure that all patient care needs are addressed accurately and efficiently. The Specimen Processing Specialist will provide product education and handle a wide variety of questions while providing market leading services. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving health and improving lives.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift, 20 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Responsible for slide filing, slide scanning, and block filing
• Routes specimens by type to various staging areas or designated department
• Spin samples, pour urine tubes, and create frozen samples
• Pick up and deliver samples to clients/hospitals
• Unpack and route specimen to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens 
• Pack and ship specimen to proper testing facilities 
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples 
• Process all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner 
• Perform audits in order to resolve any outstanding issues

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior medical/clinical laboratory experience is preferred
• Comfortable handling biological specimens 
• Ability to accurately identify specimens 
• Experience working in a team environment 
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office 
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blind test

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations.

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!