Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) - Overnight Shift
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join their team. This role is responsible for data entry of test orders, presorting, picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting. The position also involves processing specimens to be sent to additional facilities, preparing laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing, and identifying and resolving issues with specimen types such as missing information. The role requires flexibility, with the majority of work on the night shift, but potential for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on staffing needs.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent
- No experience required
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
