Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specimen Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves essential tasks such as data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring the accuracy of test orders. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will play a vital role in the laboratory process, contributing to the health and well-being of patients. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and opportunities for career advancement. If you have strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

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)

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and delivery of processed specimens.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Identify and resolve issues with specimen types.

Skills

Organization Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specimen Technician I - Chantilly, VA - Wednesday - Sunday 4:00AM-12:30PM

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: $18.58+ per 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/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 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.

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.

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