Night Shift Specimen Technician I (Lab Assistant)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation & Flex Time

Holidays & MyDay

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Life & Disability

FSAs

Annual incentive

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) on a night shift schedule, Mon-Fri 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM with rotational weekends. Data entry and specimen handling are core duties.

The role offers a starting hourly pay around $18.33 with potential shift differentials and a chance for annual bonus based on performance. No experience required; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must have flexibility, nightshift work, weekends/holidays/on-call/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 such as missing information
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) on a night shift schedule, Mon-Fri 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM with rotational weekends. Data entry and specimen handling are core duties.

The role offers a starting hourly pay around $18.33 with potential shift differentials and a chance for annual bonus based on performance. No experience required; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.