Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)
About the role
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting specimen processors/lab assistants to join a Fortune 500 company that provides diagnostic information services. The position offers strong organization and attention‑to‑detail work in a laboratory environment.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Majority of work is on the night shift; based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on‑call, and overtime may be required.
Pay
Base pay starts at $17.75 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10 % for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15 % for some or all hours worked on the third shift. Salary offers consider skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus.
Benefits
- Day‑1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees (30+ hours)
- Best‑in‑class well‑being programs, including Blueprint for Wellness® and healthyMINDS mental health program
- Annual, no‑cost health assessment program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5 % after 12 months
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance with buy‑up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
- Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens
- Processing specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
- Preparing laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
- Identifying problems and, when possible, resolving issues with specimen types such as missing information
- Understanding the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No experience required; previous experience in a production or medical environment is preferred
- Flexibility to work primarily night shift; ability to work weekends, holidays, on‑call, and overtime as needed