Night-Shift Specimen Technician I | Lab Support

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Chantilly, VA, Thursday to Monday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This Fortune 500 company leads the world in providing diagnostic information services and offers a strong start to your career.

No experience is required, and a HS diploma or equivalent is enough to begin. The role involves data entry, specimen processing, centrifugation, and preparing samples for analysis, with occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• No experience required; production/medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility; night shift is primary; 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.
• Identify problems and resolve issues with specimen types when needed.
• Understand tests ordered and specimen received relationships.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Night shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Chantilly, VA, Thursday to Monday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This Fortune 500 company leads the world in providing diagnostic information services and offers a strong start to your career.

No experience is required, and a HS diploma or equivalent is enough to begin. The role involves data entry, specimen processing, centrifugation, and preparing samples for analysis, with occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.