Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with 5%

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance (MyQuest for Edu)

Blueprint for Wellness program

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking a Specimen Technician I on a rotating schedule (2:00 PM–11:30 PM). The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, data entry, and timely delivery to the lab, supporting diagnostic processes.

The position offers growth in a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader, with shift differentials and bonus potential based on performance and company policies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Flexibility to work night shift; weekends/holidays on call and overtime may be required.

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 may resolve issues with specimen types when needed.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Red Bank, NJ, Rotating Schedule, 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Red Bank, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Riverview.

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 - $25.09 / 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, certificates 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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

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