Night-Shift Specimen Technician I (Entry Level)

Quest Diagnostics; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Irving, TX, working Monday to Friday from 1:30 AM to 10:00 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on data entry, specimen processing, and preparation for analysis in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are comfortable with night shifts; prior production or medical experience is a plus. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a performance-based incentive program.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, night shift majority, 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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Irving, TX, working Monday to Friday from 1:30 AM to 10:00 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on data entry, specimen processing, and preparation for analysis in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are comfortable with night shifts; prior production or medical experience is a plus. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a performance-based incentive program.