Night Shift Specimen Tech I — Data Entry & Lab Prep

Quest Diagnostics; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 5,304,000 - 6,034,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation time

MyDay off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Wood Dale, IL, is seeking a Specimen Technician I working Monday to Friday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotational weekends. The role emphasizes data entry, specimen processing, and precise handling in a diagnostic setting.

No prior experience is required, though production or medical environment exposure is a plus. Offered benefits include comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

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

Presort

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifugation

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Wood Dale, IL, is seeking a Specimen Technician I working Monday to Friday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotational weekends. The role emphasizes data entry, specimen processing, and precise handling in a diagnostic setting.

No prior experience is required, though production or medical environment exposure is a plus. Offered benefits include comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) program.