Specimen Processing – Pre-Analytical Assistant I (Overnight)

Job overview

The Specimen Processing – Pre-Analytical Assistant I (Overnight) role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is listed as $687.60 per hour. The position provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department and specimen processing. The assistant handles specimens through sorting, racking, centrifugation, aliquoting, delivery, and storage, while identifying specimen or order issues and supporting timely resolution. Accurate, compliant processing helps laboratory teams maintain quality and production standards.

What you'll do

• Sort, rack, pick up, deliver, and store specimens
• perform centrifugation and aliquoting
• identify specimen-type or missing-information issues and resolve or forward them
• research test-order information
• complete written documentation
• maintain a clean work area and follow safety and compliance procedures
• support department staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

specimen processing

pre-analytical assistant i

overnight shift

houston tx

talentburst

technical operations

laboratory specimens

specimen handling

centrifugation

aliquoting

rotating weekends

$687.60/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Two Monday–Friday overnight shift options are listed: 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. or 11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; rotating weekends as needed; one-month duration with possible extension.

About the employer

TalentBurst, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.