Night Shift Specimen Technician I – Lab Operations

Quest Diagnostics; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Clifton, NJ, working Monday to Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on specimen processing, data entry, and ensuring accurate preparation for testing.

Strong organization and attention to detail are valued. Night shift flexibility, with possible overtime, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs. Competitive benefits and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.

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, in some cases, 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 is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Clifton, NJ, working Monday to Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on specimen processing, data entry, and ensuring accurate preparation for testing.

Strong organization and attention to detail are valued. Night shift flexibility, with possible overtime, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs. Competitive benefits and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.