Entry Lab Technician: Specimen Processing

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Specimen Technician I (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM). The role focuses on data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring accurate delivery of samples to the lab. No prior experience required, with preference for those in a production or medical environment.

Compensation includes potential annual incentive opportunities. Pay starts at $17.50+ per hour, with comprehensive benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Production or medical environment experience preferred.
• Night shift with weekends/holidays/on-call/overtime may be required.

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, where applicable, resolve issues with specimen types (e.g., missing information).
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Specimen Technician I (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM). The role focuses on data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring accurate delivery of samples to the lab. No prior experience required, with preference for those in a production or medical environment.

Compensation includes potential annual incentive opportunities. Pay starts at $17.50+ per hour, with comprehensive benefits described in the posting.