Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Salisbury, NC, Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This part‑time role supports specimen processing and lab duties in a Fortune 500 diagnostic information services company.

No prior experience is required, and full benefits may be available for part‑time staff. A focus on accuracy, organization, and adherence to procedures is essential for success.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Flexible part‑time position with potential weekend/holiday/on‑call shifts.

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.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Salisbury, NC, Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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: $17.20+ per hour

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:

Part‑time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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.