Night Shift Specimen Technician — Fast-Paced Clinical Lab

ManpowerGroup; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Specimen Technician to join a fast-paced diagnostic lab. You will process specimens, perform centrifugation and preparation, and enter data to ensure accurate patient testing and timely results in a production-focused environment.

This contingent role offers hands-on experience in clinical laboratory operations, with potential pathway for hire based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong data entry skills for high volumes.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Previous laboratory, hospital, or specimen processing experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Experience in a production/fast-paced environment preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and process incoming specimens for laboratory testing
• Perform specimen centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation activities
• Conduct data entry while maintaining productivity and accuracy standards
• Support specimen storage, retrieval, pickup, and delivery functions
• Resolve pending specimen issues and assist with locating missing samples
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow department procedures, compliance regulations, and laboratory safety protocols
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and other departments as needed

Skills

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Specimen Technician to join a fast-paced diagnostic lab. You will process specimens, perform centrifugation and preparation, and enter data to ensure accurate patient testing and timely results in a production-focused environment.

This contingent role offers hands-on experience in clinical laboratory operations, with potential pathway for hire based on performance and business needs.