Specimen Technician I

Summary: Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services. They are recruiting for specimen processors/lab assistants to join their team, responsible for processing and preparing laboratory specimens for analysis and testing. 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 Required Qualifications: - HS diploma or equivalent - No experience required - Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in a production or medical environment Required Skills: Data entry, Specimen processing, Centrifugation, Aliquoting Benefits: 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, 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