Specimen Management Technician (Medical Lab) - Core Laboratory
UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
The Specimen Management Technician is responsible for managing laboratory facilities and ensuring equipment maintenance while adhering to safety protocols. This role supports laboratory testing and maintains lab functionality and efficiency.
Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.
These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.
This role is being filled for the evening shift.
Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be subject to change.
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty.
Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.
Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience.
This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.
Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education.
Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised.
Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation
This role is being filled for the evening shift.
Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be subject to change.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience: No experience required Licensure: None required PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer data entry.
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs.
May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $17.25 - $24.78 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts Certification and education support Generous Paid Time Off UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with no prior experience necessary. A specialty license or certification is required, which can be acquired through training or experience.
Market context
In Virginia, specimen management technician roles in core laboratories are typically tied to steady demand from hospitals and diagnostic labs that need reliable sample handling and processing. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for accuracy, comfort with physical tasks, and readiness to work around infectious materials, even when no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm shift expectations and safety training before applying.