Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

On-call eligibility

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Brick, NJ. This hospital-based role supports processing and handling specimens with accuracy and timeliness.

You will perform data entry, centrifugation, and preparation of specimens for analysis, with evening/night shifts and on-call duties. HS diploma is required and training is provided. Opportunities include 401(k) and on-call benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; healthcare/ lab environment preferred.
• Night shift availability and on-call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and specimens.
• Presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify problems and resolve issues with specimen types or missing information.
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Brick, NJ, On-Call

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Brick, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Ocean.

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: $17.20 - $23.39 / 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 Information:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

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

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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