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Drug and Alcohol Technician

Tailored Testing Services
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

****Interested candidates should email their resume to info@yourtailoredservice.com and include dates and times they are available for an interview****

Tailored Testing Services is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Technician/Collector for a part-time position supporting various employers who require drug and alcohol testing. This position will require observing donors providing specimens.

The primary location of this position will be in/near Fairfax, Virginia and work hours will be between 2p-8p three-four days/week. The hours may be extended in the event a donor cannot provide a specimen.

This position is responsible for completing drug and alcohol collections in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT industry standards as well as evidential breath alcohol testing requirements. These tests will require the collection of bodily fluids and specimens such as urine, hair, fingernail, and/or saliva.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ensure protection and confidentiality of personal and healthcare data collected; provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude and demeanor to all employers and employees being tested; and maintain, at least, a 98% Quality Assurance (QA) rate for all tests performed.

Compensation is comprised of hourly pay and reimbursement for mileage. Candidates are required to have reliable transportation to commute to the job site.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of customer experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bilingual speakers (English and Spanish), desired
  • Experience in a healthcare laboratory, outpatient clinic, or urgent care is a plus

Job Specific Details and Tasks

· Perform Drug and Evidential Breath and Alcohol Testing

· Master all DOT and Non-DOT testing regulations and standards

· Process and ship specimens on the same day

· Process and distribute paperwork within 2-4 hours of specimen collection

· Complete all specimen and breathe alcohol collection paperwork correctly and completely

· Dependable and punctual – show up on time every time they’re expected

· Secure porta-johns and/or bathrooms and inspect before and after each collection

· Be approachable with a professional demeanor – i.e., polite but clear & authoritative in their interaction with donors

· Accompany donor to restroom/porta-john and inspect it immediately before AND after every collection

· Be vigilant about watching temperatures and not at all reluctant to call a specimen unacceptable and go through the re-collection process

· Check work before tearing off the lab copy to be sure nothing on the CCF was missed, also seeing that seals are on the bottles – dated by collector and initialed by donors

· Be willing to stop and call for guidance if there are any issues

· Ensure specimens are transferred to FedEx within one hour of completing the collection and the paperwork is legible as well as submitted to the office the same day via fax, email, or hand delivered

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Solid organizational skills

· Detail-oriented

· Customer service skills

· Basic computing skills, including internet

· Good verbal and nonverbal communication

· Ability to work independently

· Responsible for maintaining and updating certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Location:

  • Fairfax, VA (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $23 - $26

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