What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEMPORARY COVERAGE - Substitute needed for DNA Collections - Every Wednesday position at SPECIMEN SPECIALISTS OF AMERICA, INC.?
Specimen Specialists is looking to hire a candidate to join our team and serve as a PER DIEM DNA collector in the CEDAR RAPIDS, IA area to fill in every Wednesday until October. The main role of the job will be providing DNA testing (buccal swab) to our clients for their pending child support cases. This is a great opportunity to provide a valuable service to families in the state of Kansas. We will need someone who will be available to cover testing for the following dates:
PLEASE NOTE - This position is TEMPORARY.
- DRAW SITE: Child Support Office, Cedar Rapids, IA
- SCHEDULE: EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00AM-12:00PM (August and September)
- START: Wednesday 8/5/2026
Having a medical background is preferred but not required for this position. All staff will receive complete training online andover-the-phone. Applicants should have great customer service skills and work well in a team environment yet be able to work independently. Must be reliable, professional and have a great attitude. Applicants must also have reliable transportation to report to the site for each testing shift.
All new hires will be subject to a background check upon hire
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform cheek swab specimen collections
- Take Photos and Ink prints of all clients
- Fill out handwritten Chain of Custody form
- Ensure specimens are properly and accurately labeled
- Make FedEx run to drop off samples collected for the day
- Keep track of supply inventory and order as needed
- Able to work with the public and be friendly and professional
If you are interested, please submit your resume and someone from our office will reach out to you regarding the position.
This company participates in E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf