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Job Title: Laboratory Specimen ProcessorJob Description

As a Laboratory Specimen Processor, you will be responsible for preparing laboratory specimens for designated departments and locations prior to analysis and testing. You will unpack specimens from branches or ports and route them by type to various staging areas. The role involves preparing all received specimens for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations, which includes staging of specimens, centrifuging, separating serum, and creating blood smears. Additionally, you may perform data entry of test requisition information, aliquot samples for departments, prepare excess specimen samples for storage, and resolve and document problem specimens.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare laboratory specimens for designated departments or locations prior to analysis and testing.

+ Unpack specimens from branches or ports and route them by type to various staging areas.

+ Prepare all specimens received for testing, including staging, centrifuging, separating serum, and creating blood smears.

+ Perform data entry of test requisition information.

+ Aliquot samples for departments and prepare excess specimen samples for storage.

+ Resolve and document problem specimens.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accessioning, SOP, and specimen processing.

+ Strong medical record and data entry skills, particularly 10-key data entry with the ability to key numbers at 5,000-6,000 KSPH.

+ Familiarity with specimen collection, laboratory procedures, and biology or life sciences.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

+ 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

+ Entry-level experience is acceptable.

+ Data entry scores must be submitted in the application.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory setting with a work schedule of 2nd/3rd Shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 PM to 2 AM. The location is in Winston-Salem.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winston-Salem, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Winston-Salem,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.