Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Annual incentive

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, KS is hiring a Specimen Technician I to support the laboratory team during the night shift. Responsibilities include data entry, presort and transport of specimens, processing for centrifugation, and preparing samples for analysis.

This role requires a high school diploma, flexibility for nights and weekends, and no prior experience required. Eligible full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; production/medical background preferred.
• Flexible; night shift, weekends/holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Process specimens for shipment to additional facilities.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing.
• Identify problems and resolve issues with specimen types when possible.
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Night shift readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I – Lenexa, KS

Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends.

Pay

$18.00+ per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differential of 10% for some or all hours on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours on the third shift. Salary offers consider skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Eligible candidates may receive an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 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

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
• Process specimens for shipment to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identify problems and, when possible, resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• No experience required; prior experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must be flexible; majority of work on the night shift. 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.