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

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.

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