Specimen Technician - Chantilly, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Specimen Technician (Tech Ops Floater)

Location: 14225 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151

Pay Rate: Starting at $17.00/hour (based on experience)

Available Schedules:

• Wednesday-Sunday | 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

• Sunday-Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

• Wednesday-Sunday | 12:00 AM - 8:30 AM

• Friday-Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Dean's Professional Services is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Specimen Technician (Tech Ops Floater) to support a leading national healthcare laboratory in Chantilly, VA . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment and enjoy hands-on work that directly impacts patient care.

As a Specimen Technician, you will play a critical role in the specimen processing workflow by ensuring laboratory samples are accurately sorted, processed, scanned, stored, and prepared for testing while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, scan, and process incoming laboratory specimens

• Aliquot, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing

• Pull and store specimens in refrigerated and freezer storage areas

• Retrieve samples from -20&degree;C freezers for short periods (5-10 minutes at a time)

• Perform data entry while maintaining speed and accuracy

• Package and transport specimens throughout the laboratory

• Operate centrifuges and other specimen processing equipment

• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a high-volume production environment

• Follow all laboratory safety, biohazard, and compliance protocols

• Keep work areas organized and communicate effectively with team members

• Adapt to changing priorities and departmental needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Basic computer and data entry skills required

• Ability to accurately perform high-volume data entry

• Previous laboratory, healthcare, hospital, or specimen processing experience preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus

• Experience in a production or high-volume work environment preferred

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

• Comfortable working in a biohazard environment and handling refrigerated and frozen specimens

• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional shifts as needed

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive weekly pay

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Multiple shift options to fit your schedule

• Opportunity to gain valuable laboratory and healthcare experience

• Work with a nationally recognized healthcare organization

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm that has connected healthcare professionals with leading organizations since 1993. We are committed to matching talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities that support long-term success.

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