Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specimen Technician to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role offers a great opportunity to kick-start a career in the healthcare sector, focusing on specimen processing and data entry. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the chance to work in a dynamic environment. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one for full-time employees, along with opportunities for career advancement and training. If you are eager to contribute to a leading diagnostic information service provider, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided

Qualifications

• No experience required, but previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Must be flexible with work hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and processing specimens for analysis.
• Identifying and resolving issues with specimen types.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specimen Technician I - Pittsburgh, PA - Monday to Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM

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: Minimum of $17.20+ per hour + 15% shift differential

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/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

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 night shift, 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.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets