Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation & Flex Time

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Specimen Technician I for Chantilly, VA (Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). The role supports data entry, specimen preparation, and sample processing within a fast-paced clinical laboratory. Compensation includes a pay range of $19.05–$19.30 per hour and potential annual bonus based on performance.

Includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a Fortune 500 company dedicated to diagnostic information services.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Flexible schedule with night shift; weekends/holidays/on-call may be required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred

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
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Technician I - Chantilly, VA, Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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: $19.05 - $19.30 / hour

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: We are proud to offer best-in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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!

Job 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.