Specimen Processor

This is for short term project for 1-2 months to start, possibility of extension. Great opportunity work with one of the leading hospitals in Boston!

Description

Assists the Lab Control Supervisor with the day-to-day operation of Laboratory Control (department responsible for all receipt, processing, and send out of specimens for all users of the Clinical Laboratories). Responsible for interaction with a diverse group of personnel, answering pertinent questions and providing information as requested and according to established policies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.

Acts as the primary contact person for all inquiries to the Clinical Laboratories.

Responsible for responds appropriately to inquiries on various topics, such as: information on tests, requirements for processing, adding on tests to specimens. Refers caller with laboratory specific inquiries to the appropriate laboratory supervisor as necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- 6 months + experience working in a laboratory at a hospital or diagnostic center

- Experience working as a specimen processor or Phlebotomist seeing a large number of patients or processing a high amount of samples

- Experience with SunQuest and/or Epic highly preferred

- Experience working with several different tube types must know colors and what they represent

- Experience working with multiple barcode hospital system strongly desired

Schedule:

1st shift: 730am-4pm Mon-Fri x2 openings

2nd shift: 330pm-12am Mon-Fri x2 openings

3rd shift: 1130pm-8am Mon-Fri x1 opening

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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