Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) to support laboratory specimen processing in Tampa, Florida. The role involves entering test orders, preparing and processing specimens for analysis, and coordinating the movement of specimens within the laboratory and to additional facilities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotational weekends. Most work is on the night shift; weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs. The pay range starts at $18.33 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours. Candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and no prior experience is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 and 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 with specimen types, such as missing information, and resolve issues in some cases.
- Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received.
Benefits
- Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours, with coverage starting on Day 1.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one 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, with 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
