Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics•Roanoke, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join their team in Roanoke, VA. This role is responsible for data entry, specimen processing, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparing specimens for analysis and testing. The position requires strong organization skills and attention to detail. The primary shift is Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekends, and may require flexibility for night shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred

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

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities