Morning Lab Assistant - Specimen Technician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Briarcliff (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Florence, SC, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This entry-level role supports specimen processing and laboratory operations within a Fortune 500 diagnostics company.

Responsibilities include data entry, prepping specimens for analysis, and ensuring proper handling of specimens. Evening/night availability is required, with overtime possible based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.

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.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Night shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Florence, SC, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This entry-level role supports specimen processing and laboratory operations within a Fortune 500 diagnostics company.

Responsibilities include data entry, prepping specimens for analysis, and ensuring proper handling of specimens. Evening/night availability is required, with overtime possible based on staffing needs.