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Laboratory Receiving & Specimen Processing Technician (Specimen Accessioning / Lab Support)

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• Pay $17- $20/hr
• Monday through Friday
• 9am-1pm
• Part-Time Employee (20-25hrs)
• Laboratory Located in Melrose Park, IL
• Great Team!
• Opportunity to Learn!

The Laboratory Receiving & Specimen Processing Technician is responsible for the accurate receipt, accessioning, processing, and distribution of patient specimens within a clinical laboratory. This role is critical to ensuring specimen integrity, proper test routing, and timely laboratory turnaround times while maintaining compliance with CLIA, laboratory SOPs, and quality standards.

• Receive, verify, and log incoming specimens from couriers, phlebotomy teams, and client sites
• Confirm patient identifiers, specimen type, collection date/time, and test orders
• Accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) accurately and efficiently
• Identify and resolve discrepancies such as missing information, improper labeling, or unacceptable specimens

• Centrifuge, aliquot, label, and prepare specimens according to test requirements and SOPs
• Sort and route specimens to appropriate laboratory departments or reference labs
• Package specimens for send-out testing following transport and biohazard regulations
• Maintain specimen storage conditions (refrigerated, frozen, ambient) as required

• Follow CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety standards at all times
• Document specimen rejections, problem samples, and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate logs for temperature checks, centrifuge use, and specimen tracking
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives as needed

• Communicate effectively with phlebotomy staff, couriers, technical staff, and supervisors
• Escalate urgent or STAT specimens appropriately
• Assist in resolving specimen issues with client sites or internal teams

• Maintain a clean and organized accessioning and processing area
• Stock supplies and notify leadership of low inventory
• Assist with downtime procedures when LIS systems are unavailable
• Perform other laboratory support duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience in a clinical laboratory, specimen processing, or healthcare environment (preferred)
• Basic computer skills; experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow written SOPs and regulatory requirements

• Prior specimen accessioning or processing experience
• Knowledge of specimen handling requirements (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, send-outs)
• Experience in high-volume or multi-site laboratory environments
• Phlebotomy or laboratory assistant certification (preferred but not required)

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Manual dexterity for handling small tubes and labels