Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Looking for an opportunity to grow with a leader in diagnostic testing while making a direct impact on patient care? This Specimen Technician role offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are essential. If you're dependable, adaptable, and thrive in a production-focused setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Location: Batesville, AR

Pay Rate: $16.20 - $18.00/hour

Employment Type: Contingent

Schedule: Evening Shift | 2:30 PM 9:30 PM (Additional availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs)

Why This Role Matters

As a Specimen Technician, you will play a critical role in the specimen processing workflow that supports laboratory testing and quality patient care. Your work directly impacts customer satisfaction by ensuring specimens are accurately processed and prepared for testing in a timely manner.

What You'll Do

Perform general specimen processing functions including accessioning, pre-sort, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging, and specimen preparation

Enter and verify patient and specimen information with a high degree of accuracy

Transport processed specimens to laboratory areas for testing

Maintain productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment

Follow all safety, compliance, and specimen handling procedures in a biohazard environment

Keep work areas organized, clean, and compliant with company standards

Communicate effectively with team members and laboratory staff

Adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and customer requirements as needed

What We're Looking For

A current, up-to-date resume

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong data entry skills with the ability to enter up to 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Previous laboratory, hospital laboratory, or specimen processing experience preferred but not required

Medical terminology knowledge preferred

Experience in a production-focused environment preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a biohazard environment while following safety procedures

Ability to meet compliance requirements

What's In It For You

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity to gain valuable laboratory and healthcare industry experience

Work with an established leader in diagnostic testing services

Build skills in specimen processing, data entry, and laboratory operations

Team-oriented work environment with opportunities for growth and development

Consistent evening schedule with potential for additional hours

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)