Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Denver, Colorado, to support specimen processing and laboratory operations. The role involves preparing and handling laboratory specimens for analysis, entering test orders, and moving processed specimens to the laboratory or other facilities. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with rotational weekends. Most work is on the night shift, and weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required based on staffing needs. The pay range is $19.29–$25.72 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. Annual performance bonus compensation may also be available.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED