Specimen Technician

Lancesoft

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.20
SKILLS
Automation, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, On Call, Organizational Skills, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Staff Requirements, Test Lab, Time Management
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
27 days ago
Open for everyone

State of Credentials Licenses Required: N/A
Additional Job Details: Employee will be responsible for placing samples into small devices then sending down our CSSS automation.
Employee will be responsible for aliquotting samples.
Employee will be responsible for performing a pre-sort for manually batched samples.

2 Positions - 3 Slots

BR: $24.60 - $32.89 /HR
PR: $17.20 - $ 23.00 /HR
Markup: 43%

Client: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Job ID: 20005-1
Title: Specimen Technician
Location: Chantilly VA 20151
Duration: 4/19/2026 - 7/19/2026

Shift/Time Zone: Tues-Sat;1PM-9: 30PM EST

Job Description:
  • The 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.
  • Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
  • The SPT I must have to the ability 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.
  • Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
  • Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
  • Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6, 000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
  • Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
  • Able to sit or stand for long periods.
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
  • Keeps work area neat and clean.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education:
  • HS diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience :
  • No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
  • Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
  • Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.
  • Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/