Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Brick, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Brick, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Ocean. This role is for specimen processors/lab assistants to join their team. The pay range is $17.20 - $23.39 / hour, with potential shift differentials for second and third shifts. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market/organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for 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 after one month
• Fully vested company match up to 5% of pay after one year
• 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