Specimen Technician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Vacation & Sick Time

Annual incentive

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in New York, NY to support specimen processing and lab operations on weekdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential for overtime based on staffing needs.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organization skills. HS diploma required with no experience needed; production or medical environment experience is a plus. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.60 per hour, with comprehensive benefits available for FT roles.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Flexibility with night shifts; weekends/holidays/on-call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analyses and testing.
• Identify problems with specimens and resolve missing information when possible.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Technician I - New York, NY, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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 - $25.60 / hour

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-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:

• 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

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.