Specimen Technician I - Evening Shift with Rotational Weekends

Quest Diagnostics

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Grand Rapids, MI, working Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with rotational weekends. The role focuses on processing specimens and supporting laboratory operations in a Fortune 500 diagnostic information services company.

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle data entry, specimen preparation, and collaboration with the lab team.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
Flexibility with nightshift; weekends/holidays/on‑call/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.
Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received.

Skills

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle data entry, specimen preparation, and collaboration with the lab team.

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