Specimen Technician I Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics • North Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a part-time Specimen Technician I in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The position is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The role supports diagnostic testing by processing and preparing specimens, entering test-order data, and moving specimens to the laboratory or other facilities. The position requires flexibility; although the stated schedule is daytime, 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 $17.20–$25.54 per hour. 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. Part-time benefits may include vacation and health/flex time for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week, six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week, a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance through MyQuest for Education, and an annual no-cost health assessment program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work according to staffing needs, which may include weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a production or medical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter test-order data.
• Presort specimens and pick up and deliver processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimens.
• Process specimens for shipment to additional facilities.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analyses and testing.
• Identify problems with specimen types, including missing information, and resolve issues in some cases.
• Understand the relationship between tests ordered and specimens received.

Benefits

• Vacation and health/flex time for part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program (Blueprint for Wellness®).
• Potential eligibility for annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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