Laboratory Specimen Processor

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through unparalleled science, data, technology, and a vast laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. By leveraging advanced technologies and digital solutions, we enhance operational efficiency and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

About the role

Join our team in Birmingham, AL as a Specimen Processor and contribute to meaningful work that impacts health outcomes worldwide. This role involves preparing, identifying, and routing laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Perform accurate and timely data entry of patient information
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum qualification)
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 PM - 5:00 AM (rotating weekends).

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week, casual, intern, or temporary employees are eligible for the 401(k) Plan only. Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO.