Specimen Processing Techician I

Job Details Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ChristianaCare will not sponsor applicants for this position for an employment visa now or in the future. ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Full-time Specimen Processing Technician to work in the Molecular Laboratory. The work hours are Day shift, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. This position requires 2-3 holiday. Weekends are not currently required but may change in the future. In this role you will perform pre and post analytical functions that support the testing of specimens received in the Molecular Laboratory. Your resume must be attached to your application, and you must have prior lab experience or equivalent science coursework to be considered. Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Process, sort, and deliver laboratory specimens and request slips Print and properly affix identification labels to all incoming patient specimens Prioritize incoming work, ensuring samples for stat testing are delivered to the appropriate laboratory section in order to maintain stated turnaround times Communicate specimen priority to testing personnel upon delivery Qualifications: Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry or health science required or a High School diploma with at least five years of experience working in specimen processing from similar hospital system. When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include: Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits 403 (b) with an employer match Diverse and Inclusive culture Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out 12 week paid parental leave About Christiana Care: ChristianaCare, headquartered in Wilmington, DE employs over 13,000 caregivers with three acute care hospitals (1,336 beds), extensive network of primary care and outpatient specialty services, home health care, urgent care centers and free-standing emergency department. We have locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our Christiana campus offers a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is ranked by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. We're a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Sep 21, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit