Specimen Technician I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Specimen Technician I to process specimens and assist laboratory operations. The role involves entering test orders, preparing and processing specimens, and ensuring specimens are delivered to the appropriate laboratory or additional facilities. The technician identifies specimen issues and understands the relationship between tests ordered and the specimens received. The position is based in West Hills, California, with a schedule of Monday through Saturday, with the day off to be determined, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Most work is on the night shift. Depending on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime may be required. The hourly pay range is $20.01 to $22.95. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay, annual performance bonus compensation, and a range of benefits and development programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No experience is required.
- Must be flexible; work is primarily on the night shift, and staffing needs may require weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a production or medical environment.
Responsibilities
- Enter test orders and presort, 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 specimens, 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 who work 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
