Specimen Processor

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 15 hours ago

Specimen Processor

About the role

The Specimen Processor is responsible for receiving, scanning, and registering laboratory samples into the Meditech system. They also perform quality checks on collection forms and ensure specimens are prepared for transport to the reference laboratory.

Essential responsibilities & duties

Receive and process samples by scanning them into Meditech individually.
Register new employees using information they fill out & send on specimen collection forms.
Site batch all received specimens so that they are ready to be sent to Griffin Health’s reference laboratory.
Tracks and efficiently handles all unlabeled specimens or specimens with miscellaneous issues by adding them to the correct shared document.
Confirms accuracy of client and specimen details.
Examines specimens for adequacy, integrity, and appropriateness of specimen.
Practices effective hand off with Specimen Collection Team Leads & Couriers.
Performs quality checks on all specimen collection forms

Education

High school graduate.

Experience

On-the-job training provided.

Requirements

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training is provided for the role.

high school
Quality control
Meditech
Data entry
Specimen processing
Laboratory documentation
Sample registration
Specimen integrity verification

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Derby, Connecticut
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

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