Specimen Processing Technician

Specimen Processing Technician – 1st ShiftAlternate/Related Job Titles:Specimen Processing SpecialistLaboratory Support TechnicianSample Processing TechnicianLocation: Shelton, CTOn-site Flexibility: On-siteContract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 4 monthsStart: As Soon As PossiblePay Rate: $17.20–22.00/hrJob Summary:The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) provides essential support to the Specimen Processing Department by performing a variety of specimen-handling and data-entry functions. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. The SPT I ensures proper specimen routing, processing, and documentation while maintaining compliance with laboratory policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.Key Responsibilities:Perform general specimen-processing tasks including A-station, presort, centrifugation, aliquoting, imaging, microfilming, and specimen delivery.Accurately enter and verify data, meeting the requirement of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.Ensure specimens are processed with confidence, accuracy, and timeliness.Maintain understanding of specimen types and related test requirements.Learn and adapt to changing compliance regulations related to test ordering.Meet productivity and quality standards in a high-volume production environment.Follow all biohazard handling and laboratory safety procedures.Communicate effectively with staff across all levels.Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation.Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability to daily operational changes.Support evening, weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime shifts as required based on staffing needs.Required Experience:No previous experience required.Data entry skills required.Nice-to-Have Experience:Prior laboratory or specimen-processing experience.Medical background with knowledge of medical terminology.Experience in hospital or production environments.Required Skills:Strong data entry capabilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced production environmentUnderstanding of basic computer functionsPreferred Skills:Familiarity with laboratory operations or specimen handlingAdaptability to changing compliance requirementsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAdditional Skills:Excellent organizational skillsAbility to sit or stand for long periodsPositive interpersonal communicationCommitment to core values, safety, and complianceRequired Education:High school diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED).Work Environment & Schedule:Production laboratory environmentBiohazard exposure; safety PPE requiredStandard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMOnsite only; not eligible for remote workNo hospital credentialing requiredCOVID vaccine not requiredTemp Justification: Maternity leave coverageBenefits:Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the Client:A leading provider of diagnostic information services, helping empower healthier lives through the world’s largest clinical lab database. The organization supports millions of patients and healthcare professionals with advanced diagnostic insights, supporting disease detection, treatment, and improved healthcare management worldwide.About GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 firms across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number:25-28462 #gttjobs #gtticCompany DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers AwardsSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companiesErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

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