Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)

Quest Diagnostics•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Tampa, Florida, to support specimen processing and laboratory operations. The scheduled shift is Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotational weekends. Most work is on the night shift, but weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs. The role involves entering test orders, sorting and transporting specimens, preparing specimens for analysis, and processing specimens for shipment to other facilities. The position starts at $18.33 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differentials of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Salary offers consider factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and applicable certifications, as well as market and organizational factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Must have 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 is preferred.

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 analysis 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

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
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 a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.