Night Shift Specimen Technician I — Data Entry & Lab Prep

Quest Diagnostics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Marlborough, MA. The role involves night shift data entry, presorting, and handling of specimens for laboratory analysis on a Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekend rotations.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader. Responsibilities include processing specimens, preparing samples for testing, and ensuring accurate documentation and chain of custody.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No previous 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.
• Identify problems and, in some cases, resolve issues with specimen types or missing information.
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Presort

Specimen handling

Laboratory processes

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Marlborough, MA. The role involves night shift data entry, presorting, and handling of specimens for laboratory analysis on a Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekend rotations.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader. Responsibilities include processing specimens, preparing samples for testing, and ensuring accurate documentation and chain of custody.