Specimen Technician

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

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician I in Wood Dale, IL to support critical laboratory operations. The role involves handling, sorting, and preparing specimens for testing in a fast-paced production environment.

The position is contingent with a potential pathway for hire, with a nights schedule and 40 hours per week. Pay ranges from $18.64 to $21.44 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong data entry skills up to 6,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to meet compliance requirements.
• Experience in a laboratory or production environment preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sort, presort, pickup, delivery, centrifugation, and aliquoting specimens.
• Enter and process specimen information accurately.
• Route specimens through laboratory testing workflows.
• Operate in a production-driven laboratory while meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain records and documentation related to processing activities.
• Follow safety, compliance, and biohazard handling procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with lab standards.
• Communicate with team and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

MS Office basics

Job description

If you\'re looking to start or grow a career in healthcare operations, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced laboratory environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and teamwork directly support important diagnostic testing. You\'ll play a key role in specimen processing operations and help ensure timely, high-quality results that make a difference in patient care.

Location: Wood Dale, IL Pay Rate: $18.64 - $21.44 per hour (based on experience) Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire Schedule: Nights, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Why This Role Matters

As a Specimen Processing Technician I, you\'ll be responsible for supporting critical laboratory operations by accurately processing, handling, and preparing specimens for testing. Your work helps maintain quality standards, supports laboratory efficiency, and contributes to overall customer satisfaction.

What You\'ll Do

• Perform specimen sorting, presorting, pickup, delivery, centrifugation, and aliquoting functions
• Enter and process specimen information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare and route specimens through the appropriate laboratory testing workflows
• Operate in a production-driven laboratory environment while meeting quality and productivity standards
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to specimen processing activities
• Follow all safety, compliance, and biohazard handling procedures
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with laboratory standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and support changing operational priorities as needed

What We\'re Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume
• Ability to meet compliance requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to accurately enter up to 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour
• Basic computer proficiency required
• Ability to learn specimen types, laboratory processes, and changing compliance regulations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work in a biohazard environment while following safety protocols
• Previous laboratory, medical, hospital, or specimen processing experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus
• Experience in a production-focused environment preferred
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call schedules as needed
• Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US

What\'s In It For You

• Gain valuable experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Develop skills in specimen processing, laboratory operations, and healthcare diagnostics
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Build a foundation for long-term career growth within the healthcare industry
• Potential pathway to permanent employment

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.