Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is looking for a Specimen Technician I in Bangor, ME. The position offers a rotating schedule and is based at Northern Lights Hospital, focusing on processing and delivering diagnostic specimens.

The candidate will benefit from a competitive pay starting at $17.20 per hour and various employee benefits, including medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, and educational assistance. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• No experience required, previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Flexibility with majority of work on the nightshift, including weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and delivery of processed specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimen types as necessary.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Bangor, ME, Rotating Schedule, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Bangor, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team!

Pay range: Minimum of $17.20+ per hour. Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

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

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.