Quest Diagnostics·Greensboro, North Carolina
The role involves processing specimens and providing laboratory assistance within a diagnostic information services environment. The position requires working a night shift to ensure efficient lab operations.
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!
$17.75+ 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.
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.
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A high school diploma or equivalent is required, though no prior experience is necessary. Previous experience in a medical or production environment is preferred, along with flexibility for night shifts and overtime.
Market context
In North Carolina, Lab Assistant and Specimen Technician I roles are often available in hospitals, reference labs, and other clinical testing settings that need reliable specimen handling and processing support. These positions can be competitive because employers value accuracy, shift flexibility, and comfort working nights or overtime, even when no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then highlight any medical, production, or lab-adjacent experience and your availability in your application.