Lab Technician

Lingo Staffing, Inc.; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Contract-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Lingo Staffing is hiring a Technician for a leading manufacturing partner in Covington, VA. This role blends laboratory tasks with shipping/receiving duties and offers exposure to quality control processes.

The position is contract-to-perm with a pay rate of $19+ per hour depending on experience. Ideal candidates include those with laboratory, medical, or science-related backgrounds who are capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working across lab and production areas.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience or background in science-related fields preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures and documentation standards.
• Willingness to learn quality control processes and laboratory methods.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping and receiving operations including handling incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products.
• Assist with material movement, staging, and inventory within both production and lab environments.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on materials as trained to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist with laboratory tasks such as preparing reagents, maintaining glassware, and supporting lab operations.
• Accurately document data, maintain records, and follow quality control procedures.
• Issue and track material status labels (approved, quarantined, rejected).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across both lab and production areas.
• Work cross‑functionally between departments to support overall operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Education

Biology or Chemistry degree

Job description

Lab Technician - $19+/hour - Covington, VA

Shift: Monday-Friday, Rotating schedule. Example:

• Week 1: 8:00am-4:30pm


• Week 2: 4:00pm-12:30am


• Week 3: 12:00am-8:30am


• Week 4: 8:00am-4:00pm

Type: Contract to Perm
Pay: $19+/hour depending on experience
Location: Covington, VA
*Must be able to commute to Covington, VA*

Industry: Manufacturing/ Laboratory

Lingo Staffing is hiring a Technician for a leading manufacturing partner in Covington, VA!

This is a unique hybrid opportunity for candidates with laboratory, medical, or science-related experience who are open to supporting both shipping/receiving operations and quality lab functions. This role offers hands‑on exposure to a laboratory environment with the opportunity to be trained in quality control processes over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support shipping and receiving operations including handling incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products


• Assist with material movement, staging, and inventory within both production and lab environments


• Perform chemical and physical testing on materials as trained to ensure compliance with specifications


• Assist with laboratory tasks such as preparing reagents, maintaining glassware, and supporting lab operations


• Accurately document data, maintain records, and follow quality control procedures


• Issue and track material status labels (approved, quarantined, rejected)


• Maintain cleanliness and organization across both lab and production areas


• Work cross‑functionally between departments to support overall operations

Requirements:

• Candidates with laboratory, medical, or science‑related experience preferred (such as nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy tech, or similar); recent graduates and undergrads with degrees in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields are encouraged to apply


• Comfortable working in both a hands‑on production/shipping environment and a laboratory setting


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures and documentation standards


• Ability to learn laboratory testing methods and quality control processes


• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records and data


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as part of shipping/receiving duties; ability to stand for extended periods with occasional walking between departments


• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and grow into a lab-focused role

Screening:

• Candidates may be asked to complete client‑specific screenings, such as background checks or drug testing

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive and weekly pay


• Opportunity to grow with a long‑term, contract‑to‑perm employer


• Supportive and responsive recruiting team