Night Shift Lab Assistant — Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with 5%

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) for Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends. This entry-level role supports specimen processing and accurate handling of test orders while joining a Fortune 500 company noted for diagnostic information services.

You will perform data entry, prepare specimens, and coordinate with the laboratory team. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; no experience is required, with

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent required.
No experience required.
Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
Flexibility to work night shift; 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 in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Night shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

You will perform data entry, prepare specimens, and coordinate with the laboratory team. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; no experience is required, with

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