Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,449 - 29,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Marlborough, MA. This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You will be responsible for processing specimens, performing data entry, and preparing laboratory specimens for testing. This role primarily operates on the night shift, with potential weekend and holiday work required.

The compensation ranges from $19.20 to $21.47 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $3,000 available for external candidates. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and processing specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identifies problems with specimen types and resolves issues.

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Marlborough, MA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends

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!

Compensation

Pay range: $19.20 - $21.47 / 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.

*** $3,000 Sign on Bonus available for external candidates ***

Benefits Information

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.