Specimen Technician I – Seattle (Morning Shift) Entry Level

Quest Diagnostics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Supplemental health

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Educational assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Seattle, WA, on a Tue–Sat shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The role focuses on specimen processing and data entry to support lab operations. No prior experience is required, but a HS diploma or equivalent is required.

The position offers opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader and includes comprehensive benefits. If you value accuracy, organization, and teamwork, this entry-level role can launch a career in medical

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Flexibility

Night shift availability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Specimen Technician I in Seattle, WA, on a Tue–Sat shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The role focuses on specimen processing and data entry to support lab operations. No prior experience is required, but a HS diploma or equivalent is required.

The position offers opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 diagnostics leader and includes comprehensive benefits. If you value accuracy, organization, and teamwork, this entry-level role can launch a career in medical