Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Vacation time

Life insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Roanoke, VA, with a night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM and rotating weekends. No experience required; strong organization and attention to detail are valued in a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader.

Sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered along with a base pay of $17.75 per hour and shift differentials. Benefits include health, wellness programs, 401(k), and educational support; opportunities for career advancement are

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, night shift, weekends/holidays and possible overtime.

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.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Specimen handling

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Roanoke, VA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekendsDo you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team!

Job DescriptionLab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Roanoke, VA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekendsDo you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team!

Sign on Bonus: $1500

Pay range: $17.75 / 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. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• 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
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

Job 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

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

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.