Quest Diagnostics·Wood Dale, Illinois
The role involves processing specimens and providing laboratory assistance within a diagnostic information services environment. The technician will work primarily on the night shift to ensure efficient specimen handling.
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!
$18.50 - $21.06 / 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.
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.
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and no prior experience is necessary. Preference is given to candidates with experience in production or medical environments and flexibility for night and weekend shifts.
Market context
Specimen Technician I roles in Illinois are often tied to steady demand in clinical and diagnostic settings, especially where labs need reliable sample handling and shift coverage. Competition can be stronger for candidates with production or medical environment experience and flexibility for nights or weekends. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then highlight any shift availability and hands-on work experience in your application.
