Specimen Technician

Specimen Technician

Location: Chantilly, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Start: May 26, 2026
• Pay Rate: $17.20 $18.57 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Wednesday Sunday, 12:00 AM 8:30 AM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Specimen Technician (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client. The SPT I must have the ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I work on the night shift, but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime availability is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Perform all functions with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis.
• Work in a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Enter alphanumeric data at a rate of 6,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
• Sit or stand for long periods as required.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Required Skills

• Data entry background with ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand specimen types and compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Ability to work in a biohazard environment and practice good safety habits.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime as required by staffing needs.
• Basic understanding of computers.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Required Experience

• No experience required.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Works in a biohazard environment; must practice good safety habits at all times.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Night shift work; majority of SPT I positions are on the night shift (Wednesday Sunday, 12:00 AM 8:30 AM).
• Overtime availability is a requirement based on staffing needs.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• On-call availability required.
• Department is a production environment with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Global leader in diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06025

Industry: Healthcare