Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics·Fayetteville, Arkansas

$18/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago

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Specimen Technician I · $18/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-35% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Fayetteville, Arkansas ($26.78/hr)

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

$14.00/hr · p10p90 · $1,050/hr

this role: $17.50/hrmedian $26.78/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted healthcare roles in Fayetteville, Arkansas rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 35% below the Fayetteville, Arkansas median for similar positions.

The Specimen Technician will be responsible for processing laboratory specimens and assisting the lab team in a production environment. The role requires maintaining high organizational standards and attention to detail while adhering to shift schedules.

Specimen Technician I - Fayetteville, AR, Monday to Friday, 12

PM to 9:00 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: $17.50+ per 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

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

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18/hr
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

Arkansas Specimen Technician I Market Context

Specimen Technician I roles in Arkansas can attract candidates with high school diplomas, especially those bringing production or medical-setting experience; accuracy, consistency, and comfort with specimen-handling procedures can strengthen an application. Review the original posting carefully and highlight relevant workflow or safety experience, while using the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here—including medical, dental, vision, vacation, and paid holidays—to save research time.