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Specimen Processing - Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Spectraforce Technologies

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Apr 22, 2026

Title:Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Greensboro NC 27410

Duration: 3months

Shift: 3rd Shift 10pm-630am

Additional Job Details:

Candidate must have their own reliable transportation & a valid DL to get to/from worksite without issue (bus, Uber, rideshare is not reliable transportation).

Must be available to work whenever scheduled, BE ON TIME, and stay for the entire shift.

Excessive absenteeism/tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination

Heavy production site. Very busy with repetitive tasks. Medical terminology a plus, but not required. If testing samples, will be required to wear lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, protective wear.

MUST HAVE EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOTH SPOKEN AND WRITTEN**Bilingual candidates strongly preferred who also speak Spanish. English still must be strong, as well**

Job Description:

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
This position requires a data entry background.
Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.
All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner.
Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.
This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction.
Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required.
The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer.
Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
Keeps work area neat and clean.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education:

HS diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience:

No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
Previous experience in a production environment preferred.