Specimen Technician I - Night Shift (Entry Level)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 41,831,000 - 69,719,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Dental & Vision for FT employees

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Holidays and MyDay

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Gaithersburg, MD, working Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM. This entry-level role offers growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostic leader and involves specimen processing and data entry to support laboratory operations.

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and reliability for night shifts with potential overtime. Competitive hourly pay ranges and benefits are provided, with opportunities for performance bonuses

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Experience in a production or medical environment preferred.
Night shift with 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.