Specimen Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Specimen Technician Job Description The role involves managing various tasks related to specimen handling, including sorting, racking, registering, labeling, and storing specimens. Additionally, the position requires data entry and performing miscellaneous tasks as delegated by leadership, particularly concerning the accession of frozen samples. Responsibilities Sort, rack, and register specimens accurately. Label and store specimens efficiently. Conduct data entry with precision. Perform miscellaneous tasks as delegated by leadership. Ensure proper accession of frozen samples. Essential Skills High School diploma required. Proficiency in computer usage and data entry. Attention to detail is crucial. Strong typing skills are a must. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in specimen collection and registration. Ability to work on the third shift. Work Environment The work environment is designed to promote both safety and productivity. Employees are required to adhere to a dress code that ensures safety: nails should not protrude through latex gloves to maintain PPE effectiveness; tee shirts with non-offensive or non-controversial writing are permitted but must be covered by a lab coat while in the lab; long pants without tears and no exposed ankles are required; sweatpants are not permitted, and yoga pants or leggings may soon be banned. Shoes must cover all skin, with no open toes or flip-flops allowed. The company provides a full gym, cafeteria, and team-building activities such as food trucks and sundae days. There is a strong culture of internal promotion, with numerous departments offering growth opportunities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.80 - $20.70/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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