Specimen technician

job summary:
Join a premier, global leader in diagnostic services as a Specimen Technician in Chantilly, VA. Operating in a high-volume, production-style laboratory, this critical role ensures precision, safety, and efficiency in processing medical specimens to directly support patient care.

location: Chantilly, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $18.00 - 18.50 per hour
work hours: 8 to 4
education: High School


responsibilities:

• Sort, pick, aliquot, scan, store, and preserve biological specimens in accordance with strict laboratory safety and quality standards.
• Retrieve samples from cold storage, including handling temperatures of -20°C for short durations.
• Perform high-volume data entry with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Transfer processed specimens safely to designated laboratory departments.
• Adhere strictly to all biohazard safety protocols, compliance regulations, and standard operating procedures.

qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong alphanumeric data entry skills (minimum 6,000 keystrokes per hour).
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and work in a biohazard environment.
• High flexibility to work a Wednesday-Sunday night shift (9:00 PM - 5:30 AM), including overtime and holidays.

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of laboratory specimen processing or medical terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or hospital environment.

skills: Biology, Sample Preparation, Sample Testing


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.