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Lab Specimen Processor

Labcorp · Oak Creek, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The shift is 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM with rotating weekends in Oak Creek. How will you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to an overnight schedule that many people find hard.

The department has production goals. How do you stay fast without making mistakes?

What they are checking: Whether they can find a steady pace that meets goals while protecting accuracy.

Tell me about a time you worked in a warehouse, mailroom or other high-volume sorting job.

What they are checking: Whether they have experience with fast, repetitive sorting work that transfers to this role.

Tell me about a time you noticed a process could be done better.

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention and suggest improvements in a busy, repetitive area.

What would you do

You find a specimen with two different patient names on the tube and the paperwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold it and escalate rather than picking one name and moving on.

A coworker asks you to cover their station while you are behind on your own work. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with the lead and help the team without dropping their own work.

About the work

You will unpack specimens, route them to staging areas and pack them for other labs. How do you keep track of where everything goes?

What they are checking: Whether they use labels, logs and systems carefully so no specimen is lost in transit.

How would you pack a specimen that needs to be shipped frozen to another facility?

What they are checking: Whether they think about dry ice, packaging rules and labeling for safe shipping.

Why does it matter to label specimens accurately the first time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand relabeling or mislabeling can delay or ruin a patient's test.

How do you protect yourself when handling specimens that may be infectious?

What they are checking: Whether they use gloves, coats and safe handling every time, not only when it seems risky.

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The full job description

As published by Labcorp.

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. LabCorp is seeking a Specimen Accessioner/Processor to join our Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Oak Creek, WI. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00pm - 4:30am, rotating weekends. Job Responsibilities: • Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing • Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas • Accurately identify and label specimens • Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities • Meet department activity and production goals • Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples • Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner • Resolve and document any problem specimens Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: • 1 year or more of experience in a medical or production environment Additional Job Standards: • Comfortable handling biological specimens • Ability to accurately identify specimens • Experience working in a team environment • Strong data entry and organizational skills • High level of attention to detail • Proficient in MS Office • Ability to lift up to 40lbs. • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here . If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .

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