Specimen Processing Technician I — Night Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Specimen Technician I working Sunday to Thursday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. This entry‑level role focuses on accurate specimen processing and data entry to support laboratory operations.

No experience required, HS diploma or equivalent, night shift with potential weekend/holiday/overtime as staffing needs dictate. Competitive pay with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, nightshift majority, 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
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Specimen Technician I working Sunday to Thursday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. This entry‑level role focuses on accurate specimen processing and data entry to support laboratory operations.

No experience required, HS diploma or equivalent, night shift with potential weekend/holiday/overtime as staffing needs dictate. Competitive pay with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.