Evening Shift Specimen Technician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in New York, NY, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. This role involves data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring accurate processing of samples in a lab environment.

No prior experience is required, with on-the-job training and potential shift differentials for second and third shifts. The position offers opportunities for performance-based bonuses and career growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.

Qualifications

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Must have flexibility with night shift; weekends/holidays/on call may be required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred

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
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Skills

Data entry

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in New York, NY, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. This role involves data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring accurate processing of samples in a lab environment.

No prior experience is required, with on-the-job training and potential shift differentials for second and third shifts. The position offers opportunities for performance-based bonuses and career growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.