Specimen Processing Technician

Company: GTT, LLC
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Primary Job Title: Specimen Processing Technician I Alternate / Related Job Titles: Specimen Processing Associate Laboratory Processing Technician Clinical Specimen Technician Laboratory Operations Assistant Location & Onsite Flexibility: Chantilly, VA — Onsite Contract Details: Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 16 Weeks Start: As Soon As Possible Pay Rate: $17.20 – $23.00 per hour Schedule / Shift: Wednesday – Sunday | 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM (EST) Evening/Night Shift. Flexibility required for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs. Job Description: The Specimen Processing Technician I (SPT I) supports the Specimen Processing Department by performing essential pre-analytical laboratory functions. This role requires a strong data entry background , attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a high-volume, production-driven environment. The SPT I plays a critical role in maintaining quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction , while working safely in a biohazard laboratory setting. Key Responsibilities: Perform specimen processing functions including A-station, presort, pickup/delivery, imaging, centrifugation, and aliquoting Accurately enter data at a rate of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour Learn and understand specimen types related to ordered laboratory tests Maintain compliance with test-ordering regulations that may change daily Meet departmental productivity, quality, and turnaround-time standards Work confidently and accurately in a biohazard environment Maintain a clean and organized work area Communicate effectively with all levels of staff Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities Required Skills & Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Strong data entry and computer skills Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced production environment Effective written and verbal communication skills Preferred: Previous laboratory or specimen processing experience Medical background with clinical laboratory terminology Prior experience in a hospital or production laboratory environment Work Environment: Production-focused laboratory setting Biohazard exposure with required safety compliance Emphasis on productivity, quality, and departmental completion times Benefits: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan About the Company: A leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world’s largest clinical laboratory database, the organization delivers insights that help identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management for millions of patients and providers worldwide. About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. We value diverse and inclusive workplaces and partner with Fortune 500 organizations across life sciences, healthcare, technology, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-00991 Hashtags: gttqst gttjobs Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers Awards SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015 Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

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