Specimen Technician I

Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM

About the role

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/lab assistants to join our team. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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
• Identify problems and in some cases, resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Requirements

• High school 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: $17.20 - $24.36 per 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. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications obtained, as well as market and organizational factors.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision for full-time employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs including:
  • 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