Night Shift Specimen Technician I – Lab Data Entry

Quest Diagnostics

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 29,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical for FT employees

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Houston, TX, seeks a Specimen Technician I for the night shift (Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM). The role involves processing specimens, data entry, and preparing samples for testing in a Fortune 500 diagnostic information services company.

Night shift position with potential 10% or 15% shift differentials, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement within the lab operations.

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/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 (e.g., missing information).
Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Night shift position with potential 10% or 15% shift differentials, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement within the lab operations.

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