Night Shift Lab Assistant — Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Annual incentive plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Greensboro, NC, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. This role focuses on specimen processing and data entry, supporting the laboratory with precise sample handling and timely delivery for analysis.

The position offers night-shift work with potential overtime, an emphasis on accuracy, and opportunities for growth within a leading diagnostic information services company.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, night shift focus, weekends/holidays/overtime 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 may resolve issues with specimen types.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Greensboro, NC, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. This role focuses on specimen processing and data entry, supporting the laboratory with precise sample handling and timely delivery for analysis.

The position offers night-shift work with potential overtime, an emphasis on accuracy, and opportunities for growth within a leading diagnostic information services company.