Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading diagnostic information services company as a Specimen Technician I in Pittsburgh. This entry-level role involves specimen processing, data entry, and ensuring quality in lab operations. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health

Vacation, flexible time, and holidays

Financial coaching, 401(k) with company match

Education assistance and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required; production or medical background preferred.
• Flexible schedule, primarily night shift; weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, specimen processing, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Preparing specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identifying and resolving specimen issues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Details

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Rotational Weekends)

Overview

Do you have strong organizational skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading in diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is hiring specimen processors/lab assistants to join our team!

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: Minimum of $17.20+ per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all hours on second shift and 15% for some or all hours on third shift. Additional details will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers depend on skills, experience, education, certifications, market, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits include:

• Day 1 Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health for full-time employees working 30+ hours
• Well-being programs, including Blueprint for Wellness and healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation, flexible time, and holidays
• Financial coaching, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan
• Insurance options, FSA, incentive plans, education assistance, and career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Data entry, specimen processing, centrifugation, and aliquoting
• Preparing specimens for analysis and testing
• Identifying and resolving specimen issues
• Understanding test and specimen relationships

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required; production or medical background preferred
• Flexible schedule, primarily night shift; weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime may be required

Additional Information

We honor our service members and encourage veterans to apply. Please note, unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies are not accepted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care