Laboratory Referral Specialist I or II

Role Overview This position involves managing referral send-out work in a hospital laboratory setting, providing onsite customer service, and acting as a resource for clinical laboratory staff. Responsibilities include receipt, verification, handling, aliquoting, processing, and shipping biological specimens, as well as monitoring reports, resolving specimen issues, and maintaining LIS and supply inventories. Additional duties may encompass billing, test build maintenance, quality metrics, staff training, and document management. Qualifications & Skills Candidates need a high school diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience or a bachelor/associate degree with at least 1 year of experience. Preferred candidates have laboratory experience, strong multitasking and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality. Attention to detail, safety adherence, and human relations skills are essential. Additional Requirements Applicants must submit a resume; internal candidates need recent performance reviews. Must be capable of multi-tasking, organized, and customer-focused. No visa sponsorship or F-1 STEM OPT extension participation. Compensation & Schedule This is a full-time, nonexempt role with pay ranging from $24.55 to $41.98 per hour, working onsite in Houston, TX, Monday through Friday, 12 pm to 8:30 pm, with no weekend shifts. This role offers benefits, opportunities for career growth, and requires completion of a two-year tenure before eligibility for other positions.