Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Yalesville (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental & vision for FT

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a Specimen Technician I for a Tuesday–Saturday night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Responsibilities include data entry, specimen preparation, and ensuring proper handling of materials for analysis.

The role emphasizes strong organization and attention to detail, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and benefits from day one for eligible employees. Training and career advancement are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Night shift flexibility; weekends/holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders and presort.
• Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to lab.
• Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens.
• Process specimens to be sent to other facilities.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and testing.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Technician I - Wallingford, CT, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

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: $17.62 - $19.33 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.