PRN Specimen Management Specialist
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Job overview
Labcorp is hiring a Specimen Management Specialist for its team in Overland Park, Kansas. The role supports communication among the laboratory, clients, and patients, handles customer requests and specimen-related tasks, and requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of specimen processing experience. The schedule is per diem on the first shift.
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Full job description
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 dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Management team in Overland Park, KS
Work Schedule: Per Diem 1st shift
Job Responsibilities:
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Act a liaison between the lab, clients, and patients.
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Resolve internal & external customer requests via calls, instant messenger & email communications
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Communicates with customers in respectful and professional manner.
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Work in multiple databases to research complex issues and questions.
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Provide customer education and information as needed.
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Review test forms for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
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Prepare and triage specimens for analysis.
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Accurately identify and label specimens.
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Pack and ship specimens as necessary.
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Prepare and store excess specimen samples.
Minimum Qualification:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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2 years or more of specimen processing experience
Preferred Qualification:
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Current or prior Labcorp experience
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Associates degree
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6 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience
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6 months or more in customer service
Additional Job Standards
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Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
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Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
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Comfortable handling biological specimens
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Ability to accurately identify specimens
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Experience working in a team environment
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Strong data entry and organizational skills
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High level of attention to detail
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Proficient in MS Office
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Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
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Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
**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 , click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) . ** **
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
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How this job compares
Set against the 472 open Laboratory Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$80–124K/yr103 salary ranges
- US median$20–24/hr136 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 472 open Laboratory Operations jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Laboratory Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (314 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 304 of the 472 open Laboratory Operations jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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