Medical Courier

Quest Diagnostics; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Merit increases & bonuses

Benefits from day one

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Courier for Newark, DE, with a 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM weekday schedule. You will pick up and deliver medical specimens on a fixed route, communicating with clinicians to ensure timely, accurate transport.

A reliable vehicle operation, routine scanning, and compliant handling are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay, day-one benefits, and opportunities for merit increases and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license with 3 years driving experience and clean MVR
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to work independently and on the road
• Comfortable using mobile devices and scanners
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and be mobile throughout shift
• Prior medical, courier, or logistics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens on a scheduled route
• Communicate professionally with doctors, nurses, and lab staff
• Safely operate a company vehicle (non-CDL)
• Use handheld scanners, route software, and mobile apps to track deliveries
• Ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, storage, and documentation
• Comply with all DOT, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mobile devices usage

Tools

Handheld scanners

Route software

Mobile apps

Job description

Job Description

Medical Courier - Newark, DE, Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

$1,200 sign on bonus for external applicants only

Drive health forward — with a career that goes the distance. At Quest Diagnostics, your deliveries don’t just move packages, they move healthcare forward. Join a trusted team of professionals ensuring life-saving diagnostics reach patients quickly and safely. You’ll be the face of our diagnostic services, helping ensure that every test gets where it needs to go, accurately and on time. If you’re reliable, customer-focused, and love being on the road, this role is for you.

Why choose Quest over the rest?

• You’ll make a real difference in people’s lives – every day
• Work independently in a mobile role with a predictable route
• Exceptional benefits from day one, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, and employee stock purchase plan, based on eligibility
• Career advancement opportunities through internal mobility and continuous development
• Predictable hours and consistent routes support work-life balance
• Mission-driven work — your role directly supports patient care and medical diagnostics

Pay range: $18.00+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens and lab materials on a scheduled route
• Communicate professionally with doctors, nurses, and lab staff to ensure timely deliveries
• Safely operate a company-provided vehicle (non-CDL)
• Use handheld scanners, route software, and mobile apps to track deliveries
• Ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, storage, and documentation
• Comply with all DOT, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years driving experience and documentation of a Motor Vehicle Record with no more than two moving violation convictions within the previous 36-month period, with none in the most recent 12 months.
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with reliable documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the road
• Comfortable using mobile devices or scanning tools
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and be on the move for much of your shift
• Prior medical, customer service, courier, or logistics experience is strongly preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Annual merit increases and bonus opportunities
• Exceptional benefits starting day one – including medical, dental, vision, and more for eligible roles
• Paid time off, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement
• Uniforms provided
• Full-time and part-time roles available across the U.S.

Ready to drive your career forward?

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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.

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