Specimen Packaging Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Specimen Technician
Job Description

The role includes sorting, racking, registering, labeling, and storing specimens, as well as data entry and miscellaneous tasks delegated by leadership pertaining to the accession of frozen samples. The position involves working in cold environments and freezers, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sort, rack, register, label, and store specimens accurately.
• Perform data entry tasks with precision.
• Execute miscellaneous tasks as assigned by leadership related to specimen accession.
• Work efficiently in cold environments and freezers.

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data entry.

• Experience with specimen processing and registration.
• Ability to work on all shifts as required.

The work environment includes shifts available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with specific hours as follows: 1st shift: 9am-5:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 2nd shift: 11am-7:30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 3rd shift: 9pm-5:30am Monday-Friday. The dress code requires that nails do not protrude through latex gloves, as this is a safety issue. T-shirts with non-offensive writing are allowed, but a lab coat will cover the top half while in the lab. Long pants without tears are required, and ankles must not be exposed. Shoes must cover all skin, with no open toes or flip-flops. The company offers a full gym, cafeteria, and team-building activities, promoting a culture of growth and internal promotion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, PA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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