Specimen Processing Technician

Cynet Systems • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Technician provides general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including data entry, specimen presort, delivery, centrifugation, and aliquoting. The role operates in a high-volume production environment focused on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. It requires accurate and timely work, strong organization, the ability to learn specimen types associated with ordered tests, and an understanding of compliance regulations that may change regularly. The position is critical to quality and customer satisfaction and requires flexibility to adapt to daily operational changes. The work is performed in a biohazard environment while following standard safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and flexibility.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Availability for night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call support, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory, clinical, or medical terminology experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department, which may include A-station, presort, and pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting as needed.
• Complete all functions accurately, confidently, and in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand specimen types associated with tests ordered and applicable compliance regulations.
• Meet productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time expectations in a high-volume production environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Follow core values, compliance regulations, and safety policies, including standard safety practices in a biohazard environment.
• Keep the work area clean and foster a positive environment.
• Adapt to daily operational changes and provide on-call support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED