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Specimen Processing Technician
Specimen Processing TechnicianGlobal Technical Talent • Seattle, WA, US
Specimen Processing Technician

Specimen Processing Technician

Global Technical Talent • Seattle, WA, US
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Primary Job Title

Specimen Processing Technician

Alternate / Related Job Titles

  • Laboratory Processing Assistant
  • Specimen Accessioner
  • Clinical Lab Support Technician

Location

Seattle, WA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

  • Position Type : Contract
  • Contract Duration : 3.5 months
  • Start : As Soon As Possible
  • Pay Rate : $18–$21 / hr
  • Shift : 3rd Shift — Tuesday to Saturday, 1 : 30 a.m. to 9 : 30 a.m.

    • Job Summary

    The Specimen Processing Technician (SPT I) provides critical support to the Specimen Processing Department, ensuring that laboratory samples are handled with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role involves data entry, specimen handling, and adherence to productivity and quality standards in a biohazard environment.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of specimen processing functions including A-station operations, presort, pickup / delivery, imaging, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
  • Maintain accuracy and timeliness across all tasks in a fast-paced, production-driven lab setting.
  • Use strong data entry skills (minimum 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes / hour).
  • Demonstrate flexibility to adjust to daily operational changes.
  • Follow safety and compliance policies, ensuring adherence to biohazard handling protocols.
  • Keep work area clean and organized while maintaining communication with all levels of staff.
  • Support department completion goals with attention to quality and turnaround times.

    • Required Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong data entry background required.

    • Nice-to-Have Experience

  • Previous laboratory or hospital lab experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory test processing.
  • Experience in a production or logistics environment.

    • Required Skills

  • Data entry accuracy and speed
  • Organizational and multitasking skills
  • Compliance awareness and adaptability

    • Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS)
  • Familiarity with specimen processing procedures
  • Communication and teamwork in a production setting

    • Additional Skills

  • Imaging / microfilming
  • Centrifugation and aliquoting
  • Safety and biohazard handling practices

    • Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

    • About the Client

    A leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging one of the world's largest clinical lab databases, the organization delivers insights to 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 in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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