Specimen Technician I Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics; Laurel (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre‑tax and Roth IRA with match

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Part‑Time Specimen Technician I in Henrico, VA (Mon and Thu, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM). You will handle data entry, presort, and prepare specimens for testing in a fast‑paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and flexible scheduling, with potential eligibility for annual incentive plans and advancement within a Fortune 500 leader in diagnostic information services.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Previous production or medical environment preferred.
• Flexibility to work night shifts; weekends, 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, where needed, resolves issues with specimen types (e.g., missing information).
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Technician I Part‑Time - Henrico, VA, Monday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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: $17.20 - $22.56 / hour

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:

We are proud to offer best-in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Part‑time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

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.