Specimen Technician I Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics • Richmond, VA

4d • $17 - $26

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a part-time Specimen Technician I to support specimen processing and laboratory operations in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The position is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Work includes entering test orders, sorting and transporting specimens, preparing specimens for testing, and addressing issues such as missing information. The posting notes that the majority of work is on the night shift, and staffing needs may require flexibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Flexibility is required; based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required.

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 issues with specimen types, such as missing information.
• 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.
• Annual performance bonus compensation may be available to eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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