Highlights
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. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $16 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
Title: Specimen Technician
Location: Chicago IL 60612
Duration: 4/2/2026 - 6/25/2026
Shift/Time Zone: CENTRAL TUESDAY-FRIDAY 930-5P
Job Description:
Education:
Required Knowledge:
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Location: Chicago IL 60612
Duration: 4/2/2026 - 6/25/2026
Shift/Time Zone: CENTRAL TUESDAY-FRIDAY 930-5P
Job Description:
- The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
- This position requires a data entry background.
- 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.
- All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.
- The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.
- This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction.
- Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required.
- The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer.
- Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.
- Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
- Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6, 000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
- Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.
- Keeps work area neat and clean.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Education:
- HS diploma or equivalent.
Required Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
Work Experience :
- No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
- 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.
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.