Specimen Technician I — Evening Lab Tech (NYC)

Quest Diagnostics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Wellness blueprint

Vacation time

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA accounts

Annual incentives

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in New York, NY, on a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, specimen handling, and preparation for analysis.

You will join a Fortune 500 company that provides diagnostic information services, with shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package. No prior experience required; HS diploma accepted, with opportunities for growth.

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.

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

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Night shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in New York, NY, on a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, specimen handling, and preparation for analysis.

You will join a Fortune 500 company that provides diagnostic information services, with shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package. No prior experience required; HS diploma accepted, with opportunities for growth.