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Quest Diagnostics·Bangor, Maine
Specimen Technician I · $18 - $19/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 84 posted healthcare roles in Bangor, Maine rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 34% below the Bangor, Maine median for similar positions.
The Specimen Technician will process laboratory specimens and assist with diagnostic information services in a hospital setting. The role requires maintaining high organizational standards and attention to detail while adhering to a rotating shift schedule.
00 to 20:00 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; 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:
Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Annual incentive plans Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® and so much more!
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
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.
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Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. While no prior experience is required, previous work in a production or medical environment is preferred.
Market context
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.
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