NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3214 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2402 live openings

Houston

Texas

2390 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2361 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2144 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2030 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2030 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1969 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Specimen Technician I
QD

Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics·Los Angeles, California

$17 - $27/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 hours ago
Practice for this role

About the role

The Specimen Technician is responsible for processing laboratory specimens and assisting with diagnostic information services. The role requires maintaining high organizational standards and attention to detail within a production-oriented medical environment.

Specimen Technician I - West Hills, CA, Monday to Saturday, 10

  • 00
  • PM to 6:30 AM with Day off TBD

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

$17.47 - $27.07 / 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:
  • 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
QD

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 655 jobs
IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
Explore employer profile

Market context

Entry-level lab support in California

Specimen Technician I roles in California are often in steady demand because labs and healthcare operations need reliable specimen handling and processing support. Competition can be strong for candidates who show attention to detail, comfort with shift work, and any medical or production experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and be ready to note your availability for nights, weekends, and holidays in your application.

  • 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

    Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. While no prior experience is required, previous experience in a production or medical setting is preferred.

    • high school
    • Compliance
    • Attention to detail
    • Organization skills
    • Data entry
    • Safety protocols
    • Specimen processing
    • Laboratory assistance
    • Production environment
    • Medical environment

    Posting details

    Employment type
    Full Time
    Work arrangement
    On Site
    Experience
    0-2 yrs
    Salary
    $17 - $27/hr
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Posted
    Jul 28, 2026
    Application
    Employer website

    Stay updated

    Get alerts for similar jobs

    Be the first to know when more Quest Diagnostics roles in Los Angeles, California get posted.

    More openings at Quest Diagnostics

    Specimen Technician I

    3 hours ago•$17 - $27/hr

    Clinical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology

    14 hours ago•$40 - $56/hr

    Phlebotomist II

    16 hours ago•$17 - $25/hr
    View all employer openings