Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics•Roanoke, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) to support specimen processing and laboratory operations in Roanoke, Virginia. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends. Most work is on the night shift; staffing needs may also require weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime. The role includes entering test orders, sorting and transporting specimens, preparing samples for analysis, and processing specimens for delivery to other facilities. The Lab Assistant identifies specimen-related problems and may resolve issues such as missing information, while understanding the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received. No prior experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; production or medical environment experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Flexibility to work primarily night shifts; weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a production or medical environment.

Responsibilities

Enter test orders; presort specimens; pick up and deliver processed specimens to the laboratory; centrifuge and aliquot specimens.
Process specimens to be sent to additional facilities.
Prepare laboratory specimens for various analyses and testing.
Identify problems and, in some cases, resolve specimen issues such as missing information.
Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus.
Eligible employees may receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.
Annual performance bonus compensation may be available to eligible candidates.
Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs, including an annual no-cost health assessment program and a mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
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, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.