Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Quest Diagnosticsorporated • Marlborough, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The SPT I provides general support within the Specimen Processing Department. Duties may include A-station, presort, specimen pickup and delivery to the laboratory, imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting. Work must be performed accurately, confidently, and on time. The role requires organization, adaptability, and the ability to learn specimen types and changing compliance requirements related to client test orders. It is critical to customer satisfaction and quality in a production environment with productivity, quality, and completion-time standards.

The position requires a data-entry background and the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. The employee works in a biohazard environment and must follow safety practices and compliance policies. The role also requires effective communication with staff at all levels, maintaining a neat work area, and fostering a positive environment through strong interpersonal skills. The stated schedule is 11:00 PM–7:30 AM Eastern, and the department notes that weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime availability is required based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Data-entry background and ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Good organization skills and ability to learn specimen types and changing compliance regulations.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions in the Specimen Processing Department, which may include A-station and presort duties.
• Pick up and deliver processed specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform imaging or microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting as needed.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely manner while meeting productivity, quality, and departmental completion-time standards.
• Learn specimen types associated with tests ordered by clients and changing compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Follow safety and compliance policies and procedures while working in a biohazard environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels and keep the work area neat and clean.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands.

What This Job Offers

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