... a PER DIEM DNA collector in the CEDAR RAPIDS, IA area to fill in every Wednesday until mid ... PLEASE NOTE - This position is TEMPORARY. * DRAW SITE: Child Support Office, Cedar Rapids, IA
... a PER DIEM DNA collector in the CEDAR RAPIDS, IA area to fill in every Wednesday until mid ... PLEASE NOTE - This position is TEMPORARY. * DRAW SITE: Child Support Office, Cedar Rapids, IA
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TEMPORARY COVERAGE - Substitute needed for DNA Collections
Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site
$22/hr
Temporary
Posted 6 days ago
Job description
Specimen Specialists is looking to hire a candidate to join our team and serve as a PER DIEM DNA collector in the CEDAR RAPIDS, IA area to fill in every Wednesday until mid-September. The main role of the job will be providing DNA testing (buccal swab) to our clients for their pending child support cases. This is a great opportunity to provide a valuable service to families in the state of Kansas. We will need someone who will be available to cover testing for the following dates:
PLEASE NOTE - This position is TEMPORARY.
Having a medical background is preferred but not required for this position. All staff will receive complete training online and over-the-phone. Applicants should have great customer service skills and work well in a team environment yet be able to work independently. Must be reliable, professional and have a great attitude. Applicants must also have reliable transportation to report to the site for each testing shift.
All new hires will be subject to a background check upon hire
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
If you are interested, please submit your resume and someone from our office will reach out to you regarding the position.
This company participates in E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
PLEASE NOTE - This position is TEMPORARY.
- DRAW SITE: Child Support Office, Cedar Rapids, IA
- SCHEDULE: EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00AM-12:00PM (August 12 through September 16)
- Rate of Pay: $22/hourly (substitute rate)
- START: Wednesday 8/12/2026
Having a medical background is preferred but not required for this position. All staff will receive complete training online and over-the-phone. Applicants should have great customer service skills and work well in a team environment yet be able to work independently. Must be reliable, professional and have a great attitude. Applicants must also have reliable transportation to report to the site for each testing shift.
All new hires will be subject to a background check upon hire
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform cheek swab specimen collections
- Take Photos and Ink prints of all clients
- Fill out handwritten Chain of Custody form
- Ensure specimens are properly and accurately labeled
- Make FedEx run to drop off samples collected for the day
- Keep track of supply inventory and order as needed
- Able to work with the public and be friendly and professional
If you are interested, please submit your resume and someone from our office will reach out to you regarding the position.
This company participates in E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
About Specimen Specialists of America
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Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Roseville, CA, US
Year founded
1991