Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Bangor, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Bangor, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital. This role is for individuals with strong organization skills and attention to detail looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services. Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range: Minimum of $17.75+ per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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

• 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
• On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED