Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,832 - 29,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Vacation and Health/Flex time

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is looking for a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) for their Miramar, FL location. This position involves data entry, specimen processing, and ensuring accuracy of test orders.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills. The job requires flexibility with night shifts, and no prior experience is necessary. Competitive pay and numerous benefits are offered, making it a great opportunity for those looking to begin their career in diagnostics.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; preferred experience in a production or medical environment.
• Majority of work on the night shift with weekend and holiday flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and specimen handling.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimens.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Miramar, FL

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 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 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!

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
• Identify problems and, in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understand 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 night shift, 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. 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 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.