Local Contract Medical Lab Technician - $22 per hour

About the Role

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Technician (Specimen Technician, 3rd Shift) in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a 13‑week assignment (3 months with a high possibility of extension) working Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m., 40 hours per week. The position supports the Specimen Processing Department in a production environment with emphasis on productivity, quality standards, and departmental completion times. The role involves data entry, specimen handling, and compliance with laboratory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department, including A‑station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Enter data at a minimum of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Sort, pick, aliquot, scan, and store samples; pull samples from refrigerator/freezer.
• Handle specimens in -20 °C temperatures for 5–10 minutes at a time.
• Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered and compliance regulations related to test ordering (which may change daily).
• Work in a biohazard environment while practicing good safety habits.
• Sit or stand for long periods; communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures; keep work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change.
• Meet productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, on‑call, and overtime as staffing needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic computer proficiency; preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or specimen processing.
• Data entry background with ability to achieve 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred; hospital laboratory experience a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• No prior experience required, but willingness to learn specimen types and compliance regulations is essential.

Schedule

Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. (3rd shift), 8‑hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Weekends, holidays, on‑call, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs.

Pay

$21.91 per hour.

About the Company

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is a Joint Commission Certified agency providing healthcare workforce solutions across the United States for over 15 years. Their mission is to connect healthcare professionals with facilities where they can deliver exceptional patient care and thrive in their careers.