Lab Assistant Hiring Event

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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!

Quest Diagnostics is hosting a hiring event for Specimen Technicians in Marlborough MA!

Where: Quest Diagnostics 200 Forest Street Marlborough MA 01752

When: Saturday July 11 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Apply today to schedule an interview with our team. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Sign on bonus potential for external candidates: $1500

Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01 / 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:
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!

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming specimen transport bags from Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and internal laboratory departments.
• Open transport bags and carefully unpack specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Sort and organize specimens by testing department priority and temperature requirements.
• Deliver specimens promptly and accurately to the appropriate laboratory departments to support testing turnaround times.
• Perform visual quality checks to verify specimen containers are properly labeled securely capped and free from damage prior to delivery.
• Maintain an organized workflow to ensure the continuous movement of specimens throughout the laboratory.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures including proper handling of biohazardous materials and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to HIPAA patient confidentiality and company compliance policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff to resolve routing questions and ensure timely specimen delivery.
• Participate in training and continuously learn laboratory layout specimen routing procedures and department workflows.

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in a production environment

Knowledge:

Medicalbackgroundpreferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)