Specimen Technician

Job Title: Specimen Technician (SPT I)
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
Position Type: Contract – 4 Months
Contract End Date: January 30, 2027
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM EST | 40 hours/week
Job Summary:

• The Specimen Technician I (SPT I) provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. The role involves accurate and timely processing of laboratory specimens, data entry, specimen preparation, and maintaining productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen processing functions including A-station, pre-sort, centrifugation, aliquoting, and imaging/microfilming.
• Handle pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Accurately enter and maintain specimen and test information.
• Identify and understand specimen types and testing requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety, compliance, and quality procedures.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and departmental turnaround-time standards.
• Work safely in a biohazard environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff at all levels.
• Adapt to changing procedures, customer requirements, and daily workload demands.
• Support weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call needs as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong data-entry skills.
• Ability to type approximately 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Laboratory or specimen processing experience preferred.
• Medical background and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous hospital laboratory or production-environment experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.