Specimen Processor

Specimen Processing Technician

Contract Opportunity | 3–6+ Months | Potential for Permanent Hire

Looking for a fast-paced role where accuracy matters? Join a laboratory operations team supporting clinical testing by processing and preparing specimens for analysis.

What You'll Do

• Receive, verify, and process clinical specimens
• Prepare samples for testing (centrifuging, serum separation, staging, etc.)
• Review specimen information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Perform data entry and maintain records as needed
• Label, scan, sort, and route specimens to the appropriate departments
• Handle 200–450 specimens daily while meeting quality and productivity goals

What We're Looking For

High School Diploma or equivalent

1–2 years of experience in healthcare, laboratory, specimen processing, or a related field

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume environment

Basic computer and data entry experience

Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads

Work Environment

• Fast-paced laboratory setting
• Mix of specimen processing, scanning, labeling, data entry, and sample transport
• Productivity metrics tracked weekly
• Ability to sit or stand throughout the shift
• Workload may vary from day to day, so flexibility is key

Why Apply?

Long-term contract opportunity with potential extension

Possible path to permanent employment

Gain valuable experience in a growing healthcare and laboratory environment

Team-oriented workplace with opportunities for growth

If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and thrive in a high-volume setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.