specimen technician i

Job Description Specimen Technician I - Erie, PA, Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with rotational weekends Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career?Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range: Minimum of $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. **Benefits information:**We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: 1. Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 2. Best-in-class well-being programs 3. Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness 4. healthyMINDS mental health program 5. Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6. 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off 7. FinFit financial coaching and services 8. 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service 9. Employee stock purchase plan 10. Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option 11. Flexible Spending Accounts 12. Annual incentive plans 13. Matching gifts program 14. Education assistance through MyQuest for Education 15. Career advancement opportunities 16. and so much more! Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: 1. Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting 2. Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities 3. Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing 4. Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc. 5. Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received Qualifications: Qualifications: 1. HS diploma or equivalent 2. No experience required 3. Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred 4. Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required 70346 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.