Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) for the night shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends.

This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely data entry to support diagnostic testing. We offer competitive pay starting at $17.75 per hour, with potential shift differentials and eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; production/medical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and specimens.
• Presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the lab.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify problems with specimens and resolve basic issues.
• Understand relationships between tests ordered and specimens received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Night shift

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Roanoke, VA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends

Do 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!

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

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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!

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

• 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

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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