Night Shift Lab Assistant: Specimen Processor

Quest Diagnostics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Tampa, FL on a night shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM) with rotating weekends. This entry-level role supports specimen processing and lab operations.

You will perform data entry of test orders, presort, and prepare specimens for analysis, with opportunities for annual performance bonus based on results. The position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site work arrangements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; production/medical environment preferred.
• Night shifts; weekends/on-call may be required.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Flexibility

Night shift availability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Tampa, FL on a night shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM) with rotating weekends. This entry-level role supports specimen processing and lab operations.

You will perform data entry of test orders, presort, and prepare specimens for analysis, with opportunities for annual performance bonus based on results. The position offers comprehensive benefits and on-site work arrangements.