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Quest Diagnostics·San Juan Capistrano, California
Specimen Technician I · $21 - $21/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 48 posted healthcare roles in San Juan Capistrano, California rates. This role sits in the 26th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 47% below the San Juan Capistrano, California median for similar positions.
The Specimen Technician is responsible for the data entry of test orders, processing, and preparing laboratory specimens for analysis. They also manage the pickup and delivery of specimens and resolve issues related to specimen information.
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!
$20.64 - $20.75 / 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.
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.
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. While no prior experience is required, previous experience in a production or medical environment is preferred.
Market context
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.