Specimen Technician I

About the role

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/lab assistants to join our team. This role requires strong organization skills and attention to detail, offering an opportunity to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders
• Presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
• Centrifugation and aliquoting
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must have flexibility — majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

Pay

• Pay range: $20.01 – $22.95 / hour
• Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift
• Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended
• Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Monday to Saturday (Days off TBD), 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.