Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,832 - 29,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading diagnostic services company in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) to join their team. This role involves data entry, specimen processing, and preparation for analysis in a flexible night shift environment. Ideal candidates should have strong organization skills and attention to detail, with a high school diploma required. No previous experience is necessary, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity in a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Must have flexibility for night shifts, weekends, and on-call.
• No experience required, but previous experience in medical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and delivery of processed specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimen types.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) – Tampa, FL

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: $18.33+ per 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

• 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

• 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.

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