Lab Technician
Company: Fastest Labs of Bethesda, Fastest Labs of Falls Church & Fastest Labs of Fairfax
Position: Lab Technician (3 Openings – One at Each Location)
Pay: $16–18 per hour, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate
About Fastest Labs
Fastest Labs is one of the nation's leading providers of drug, alcohol, DNA, and wellness testing services. We proudly serve employers, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, legal professionals, and individuals by delivering fast, accurate, and professional testing services in a clean, friendly, and welcoming environment.
Our mission is simple: provide every client with exceptional customer service while completing most visits in five minutes or less.
We currently operate locations in Bethesda, Falls Church, Fairfax, Reston, and Alexandria and continue to grow throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Why Join Fastest Labs?
At Fastest Labs, our people make the difference. We are looking for individuals who enjoy helping others, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and want to grow with a locally owned business.
We provide comprehensive training and certification. Previous laboratory experience is helpful but not required.
Our laboratories are known for:
- Clean, modern facilities
- Friendly and professional staff
- Short wait times
- State-of-the-art testing equipment
- Immediate test results in many cases
- Outstanding customer service
- A positive, team-oriented work environment
Position Summary
As a Lab Technician, you will play an important role in the daily operation of the laboratory by providing exceptional customer service, performing specimen collections, assisting employers and individual clients, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting business development efforts.
No two days are exactly alike. This position combines customer service, laboratory operations, administrative responsibilities, and occasional mobile testing opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and provide an exceptional customer experience from arrival through completion of testing.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to customer inquiries, and assist clients in scheduling services.
- Perform urine, alcohol, saliva, hair, fingernail, and DNA specimen collections in accordance with company procedures and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Perform rapid drug and alcohol testing using approved screening devices.
- Prepare, package, and ship specimens to reference laboratories.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and maintain confidential records.
- Collect payments and process client paperwork.
- Report results using established company protocols.
- Maintain inventory of testing supplies and laboratory materials.
- Assist with client outreach and business development activities.
- Support community outreach and social media initiatives.
- Open and close the laboratory.
- Participate in mobile and on-site testing events during business hours and, when scheduled, after hours.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional laboratory environment.
- Prepare testing supplies, forms, and equipment.
- Assist fellow team members whenever needed.
- Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Friendly, professional, dependable, and team-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
- Quick learner with a positive attitude and willingness to grow.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, kneel, and lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to work with urine, saliva, hair, fingernail specimens, and standard cleaning solutions.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as needed.
Why Fastest Labs?
This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing testing companies in the country while working in a professional, supportive, and customer-focused environment. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy helping people, and are excited to grow with our team.
Fastest Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will and this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commute in the DMV area?
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Fairfax, VA 22031 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairfax, VA 22031: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
