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Specimen Technician I

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Quest Diagnostics·Chantilly, Virginia

$19 - $19/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago

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The Specimen Technician will process laboratory specimens and provide diagnostic information services. The role requires maintaining high organizational standards and attention to detail within a production-oriented medical environment.

Specimen Technician I - Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 2

00

PM to 10:30 PM 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: $19.05 - $19.30 / 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 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!

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 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization skills
  • Specimen processing
  • Laboratory assistance
  • Production environment
  • Medical environment

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Well-being programs
  • Disability insurance
  • Education assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Mental health program
  • Roth IRA
  • Financial coaching
  • Health assessment program
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Health/Flex time

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
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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...

IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Specimen Technician I roles in Virginia are often tied to steady demand in clinical labs and healthcare settings that need reliable sample handling and processing. This type of position can be competitive because employers value accuracy, shift flexibility, and prior medical or production experience, even when no experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show attention to detail and availability for nights or weekends.

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