Specimen Technician

Cynet Systems • Chantilly, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will serve as a Specimen Processing Technician responsible for general support functions within the specimen processing department. This position requires a strong data entry background and involves sitting and accessioning for 8-hour shifts. The role operates in a fast-paced production environment where accuracy, flexibility, and adherence to safety and compliance standards are critical to maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry background with the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience is preferred, though no experience is required.
• Medical background including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory is preferred.
• Previous hospital laboratory or production environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning tasks involving sitting and data entry for 8 hours.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Adapt to day-to-day changes and manage various customer demands.
• Work effectively in a production environment with an emphasis on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times.
• Operate within a biohazard environment while practicing proper safety habits.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety policies, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive environment.
• Maintain flexibility and availability for night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call shifts, and overtime based on staffing needs.
• Serve as a Specimen Processing Technician responsible for general support functions within the specimen processing department.
• Perform A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered.

What This Job Offers

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