Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics·Bangor, Maine

$18 - $19/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Specimen Technician I · $18 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-29% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Bangor, Maine ($24.91/hr, n=81)

62 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$6.50/hr · lowesthighest · $90.00/hr

this role: $17.75/hrmedian $24.91/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 81 posted healthcare roles in Bangor, Maine rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 29% below the Bangor, Maine median for similar positions.

The Specimen Technician will process laboratory specimens and assist the team in a hospital-based setting. The role requires flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Specimen Technician I - Bangor, ME, On-Call Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician I in Bangor, ME.

This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

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: $17.75 - $19.14 / 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: Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc. Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent No experience required Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

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 have a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience is required, though experience in a production or medical environment is preferred.

high school
Attention to detail
Organization skills
Specimen processing
Laboratory assistance

Benefits

401(k) Plan
Company match
Performance bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $19/hr
Location: Bangor, Maine
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

Entry-level specimen roles in Maine

Specimen Technician I roles in Maine are typically in steady demand in labs and healthcare settings that need reliable sample handling and processing support. Competition can be strong because the work is entry-level but still requires accuracy, flexibility for night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your schedule availability and highlight any lab, clerical, or detail-focused experience in your application.