Specimen Technician - Night Shift

Specimen TechnicianOur client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Specimen Technician for their Chantilly VA location.Responsibilities:General support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.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.Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.Requirements:Data entry background.Ability to learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.Able to sit or stand for long periods.HS diploma or equivalent.Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.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.Why Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral Program