Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I)
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician I) in Miramar, Florida, to support specimen processing and laboratory operations. The position is scheduled Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 6:30 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 role involves entering test orders, sorting and handling specimens, preparing samples for analysis, and ensuring specimens are delivered to the laboratory or sent to additional facilities. The Lab Assistant also identifies specimen issues, such as missing information, and understands how ordered tests relate to the specimens received. No prior experience is required, though production or medical environment experience is preferred. Pay 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. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Salary offers consider factors including skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Flexibility to work primarily night shifts and, based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a production or medical environment.
Responsibilities
- Enter test orders into the data system.
- 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 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 benefits 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
