Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 20,320 - 28,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Denton, TX. This entry-level position involves data entry of test orders and processing laboratory specimens for analysis, primarily on the nightshift. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

No experience required, but previous medical or production experience is preferred. The role includes health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Flexibility for nightshifts and possible weekend or holiday work.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and delivery of specimens.
• Process specimens for additional facilities.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimens received.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I – Lewisville, TX – Friday to Tuesday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 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

Pay range: $17.88+ per hour. Employees 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 full‑time 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
• Identify problems and in some cases, resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information
• Understand 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.