Senior Specimen Technician – Complex Processing & Lab Impact

Quest Diagnostics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Saint Louis, MO is hiring a Specimen Technician III for a Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM shift with rotational weekends. This role advances specimen processing and requires strong accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include complex processing (Microbiology, Frozen splits, Send outs, Cytology), training teammates, and ensuring correct test orders, documentation, and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership and ability to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT II and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to the Specimen Processing department
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding available resources to fill in for any function within the Specimen Processing department as necessary
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received
• Completes all required documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
• Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
• Validates and verifies orders for other employees
• May assist in training employees in any Specimen Processing job function and may provide ongoing training
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including Safety and Compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Saint Louis, MO is hiring a Specimen Technician III for a Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM shift with rotational weekends. This role advances specimen processing and requires strong accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include complex processing (Microbiology, Frozen splits, Send outs, Cytology), training teammates, and ensuring correct test orders, documentation, and SOP adherence.