Position: Specimen Technician
Location: Chantilly, VA
Duration: 3 month of Contract, End Date: 1/3/2027
Shift: Tue – Sat 11:00 PM – 07:30 AM (40 hrs/ Week) EST
Pay rate: $25.19/hr. on W2
Job Summary:

The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) performs general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. The role requires strong data-entry skills, attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a production environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Performing A-station and presort activities.
• Picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Imaging and microfilming.
• Centrifuging and aliquoting specimens.
• Accurately entering approximately 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Learning and identifying specimen types associated with ordered laboratory tests.
• Following test-ordering compliance requirements and adapting to frequent regulatory changes.
• Meeting departmental productivity, quality, and completion-time standards.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Following biohazard, safety, compliance, and departmental policies.
• Communicating effectively with staff at all levels.
• Providing flexibility to meet changing customer and departmental demands.

Qualifications:-

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• No prior experience required.
• Previous laboratory or clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background and knowledge of applicable medical terminology preferred.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus.
• Production-environment experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong data-entry skills.
• Ability to learn laboratory specimen types and testing requirements.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing procedures and priorities.