Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,998 - 33,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Seattle, WA. This full-time position involves data entry of test orders, processing specimens, and preparing laboratory samples for analysis. The role offers a pay range of $21.05 - $24.35 per hour and flexible scheduling, including potential nightshift and weekends.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1, 401(k) with company match, and educational assistance. Ideal for candidates looking to start a career in the medical field.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
• Majority of work on the nightshift may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various tests.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimen types.

Skills

Flexibility

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Specimen Technician I - Seattle, WA, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $21.05 - $24.35 / 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

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives.

• 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.