Specimen Technician I — Entry-Level Lab Processor

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase plan
Vacation & Flex Time
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Specimen Technician I for Chantilly, VA (Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). The role supports data entry, specimen preparation, and sample processing within a fast-paced clinical laboratory. Compensation includes a pay range of $19.05–$19.30 per hour and potential annual bonus based on performance.

Includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a Fortune 500 company dedicated to diagnostic information services.

Qualifications

  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required
  • Flexible schedule with night shift; weekends/holidays/on-call may be required
  • Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred

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
  • Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Skills

Data entry
Attention to detail
Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Specimen Technician I for Chantilly, VA (Friday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). The role supports data entry, specimen preparation, and sample processing within a fast-paced clinical laboratory. Compensation includes a pay range of $19.05–$19.30 per hour and potential annual bonus based on performance.

Includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a Fortune 500 company dedicated to diagnostic information services.

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