Specimen Technician I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Specimen Technician I to support specimen processing and laboratory operations in Denver, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with rotational weekends. Most work is on the night shift; based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required. The role processes specimens for laboratory testing, including data entry, presorting, pickup and delivery of processed specimens, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation for analysis. The technician also processes specimens for other facilities, identifies specimen issues, and understands the relationship between ordered tests and received specimens. The pay range is $18.50–$25.72 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No prior experience is required.
- 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 order data and presort specimens.
- 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 with specimen types, such as missing information, and resolve issues in some cases.
- 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 through 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
