Night-Shift Lab Assistant | Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Mental health program

Vacation time

401(k) match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Tampa, FL is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) for the overnight shift, Monday through Friday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on data entry, specimen preparation, and processing to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

The position offers shift differentials and opportunities for performance-based bonuses, with benefits starting Day 1 for full-time staff, including medical, dental, vision and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Night shift flexibility and weekends 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.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Tampa, FL is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) for the overnight shift, Monday through Friday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on data entry, specimen preparation, and processing to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

The position offers shift differentials and opportunities for performance-based bonuses, with benefits starting Day 1 for full-time staff, including medical, dental, vision and retirement plans.