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Specimen Technician - Hospital

Quest Diagnostics·Princeton, West Virginia

$18/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 10 hours ago
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About the role

Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of patient specimens within a hospital setting. Performs pre-analytical processing procedures following specific laboratory testing protocols.

Specimen Technician - Hospital - Princeton, WV, Monday to Friday, 8

  • 00
  • AM to 4:30 PM

The Hospital Specimen Associate is responsible for the preparation of patient’s specimens in a hospital location where multiple Hospital Specimen Associates work together with minimal direction. The Hospital Specimen Associate must be able to perform and follow all pre-analytical processing procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner. The roles & responsibilities below are specific to samples being performed by Quest laboratory testing.

Pay range

$18.00+ per hour

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:
  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • and so much more!

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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience, preferably in a medical or hospital laboratory environment. Must possess strong data entry skills with a minimum speed of 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.

  • high school
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Medical Terminology
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Pre-analytical Processing
  • Hospital LIS Systems

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$18/hr
Location
Princeton, West Virginia
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care...

Salary listed on 652 jobs
IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Hospital specimen roles in steady demand

In West Virginia, hospital specimen technician roles are typically tied to ongoing lab and inpatient testing needs, so openings often reflect staffing needs in busy clinical settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma, 1-3 years of relevant lab or hospital experience, and accurate data entry at 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. Before applying, compare the listed lab workflow, shift expectations, and benefits; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description so you can review the essentials faster.