Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics

Tucker (GA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

29 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, -d
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with公司
Education assistance through MyQuest
Career advancement opportunities
Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Tucker, GA on the night shift (Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM). You will support the lab by preparing and processing specimens, entering data, and ensuring accurate handling of samples.

No experience required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred. The role offers pay starting at $17.75 per hour with possible shift differentials and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

  • HS diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required; production or medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of specimens to the lab.
  • Process specimens for transfer to other facilities.
  • Prepare specimens for analysis and testing.
  • Identify and resolve simple specimen issues when needed.
  • Understand relationships between tests and specimens.

Skills

Data entry
Attention to detail
Night shift flexibility
Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Tucker, GA, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM

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+ 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, certificates 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!
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
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

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