Laboratory Specimen Processor

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences Opportunity

📍 Location: Needham Heights, MA 02494
💼 Type: Contract Opportunity
📅 Contract Dates: 07/27/2026 – 10/30/2026
🕒 Schedule: 3 days per week | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🏢 Work Environment: 100% onsite laboratory setting
👕 Dress Code: Casual business attire; scrubs are acceptable

Pay: 17- 21.7/hr

Position Overview

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is supporting a healthcare organization seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to support daily laboratory operations. This role is responsible for the accurate handling, preparation, processing, tracking, and documentation of laboratory specimens including blood, urine, and other body fluid samples.

The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and handle laboratory specimens including blood, urine, and other biological samples.

• Verify specimen containers, labeling requirements, and documentation accuracy.

• Prepare specimens for testing by:

  • Centrifuging samples

  • Storing specimens at appropriate temperatures

  • Preparing samples for shipment when needed

• Maintain accurate specimen tracking and inventory documentation.

• Enter specimen information and patient data into laboratory computer systems.

• Monitor specimen integrity and resolve identification or processing issues.

• Maintain knowledge of specimen requirements and laboratory procedures.

• Ensure laboratory automation equipment is functioning properly.

• Follow all applicable safety, quality, and compliance procedures.

• Support daily laboratory operations while meeting turnaround times and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience required.

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

• Comfortable working with biological specimens in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in specimen processing, accessioning, or clinical laboratory operations.

• Strong computer skills and experience using laboratory systems.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

• Comfortable using electronic tools, applications, and laboratory software.

Opportunity Details

• Location: Needham Heights, MA

• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3 days per week

• Assignment: 07/27/2026 – 10/30/2026

• Interview Process: In-person interview preferred, including laboratory tour

• Work Setting: Onsite laboratory only (no travel required)

Dress Code Restrictions:
No hoodies, logo T-shirts, ripped jeans, open-toed shoes/Crocs, shorts, camisoles, or tank tops.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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