Specimen Technician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for FT employees

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati is looking for a Specimen Technician I to join their team. The position involves data entry, processing specimens for analysis, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and be flexible to work night shifts including weekends and holidays.

The role offers competitive pay starting at $18/hr with additional compensation through shift differentials, benefits, and potential bonuses to support employee health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• No experience required but preferred in a production or medical environment.
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and delivery of processed specimens.
• Process specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimens such as missing information.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Cincinnati, OH, Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM

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: $18.00+ 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 information:

We are proud to offer best‑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
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 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 AccountsAnnual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

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

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

About the Team

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 61523
• Job Category Specimen Processors
• Posting Date 06/24/2026, 02:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 6700 Steger Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, US