Night Shift Specimen Technician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase

Vacation time

Well-being programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is hiring for Specimen Technician I in Erie, PA. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM with rotational weekends. No experience required; production/medical background preferred. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and career advancement opportunities.

The role involves data entry, specimen processing, and ensuring proper handling to support diagnostic testing. Night shifts and weekends may be required based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but weekends/holidays/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.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is hiring for Specimen Technician I in Erie, PA. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM with rotational weekends. No experience required; production/medical background preferred. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and career advancement opportunities.

The role involves data entry, specimen processing, and ensuring proper handling to support diagnostic testing. Night shifts and weekends may be required based on staffing needs.