--- title: Specimen Technician I at Quest Diagnostics description: Quest Diagnostics is hiring for the Specimen Technician I role in Houston, TX. Pays $17.2 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/specimen-technician-i-at-quest-diagnostics-01a11d14-5960-75ee-858d-13461a4d46bc date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Quest Diagnostics as Specimen Technician I in Houston, TX. Pays $17.2 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/np2f87.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Quest Diagnostics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/quest-diagnostics?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Las Vegas, NV | | **Salary** | $18.4/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Quest Diagnostics sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 53 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Quest Diagnostics. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $38,000 – $44,000 a year (median $41,000). ## Description **Specimen Technician I - Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday to Saturday, 05:00 PM to 01:30 AM** 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: $18.40+ 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! **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 ## Skills - Centrifugation - Aliquoting - Data Entry - On-Call Coverage - Flexibility ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Quest Diagnostics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/quest-diagnostics?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Science & Research jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Scientific Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/scientific-technicians?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Laboratory Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/scientific-technicians/laboratory-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Nevada](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/nevada?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 21637 jobs - [Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-and-diagnostic-laboratories?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14728 jobs - [Las Vegas, NV](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/nevada/las-vegas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9234 jobs - [Quest Diagnostics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/quest-diagnostics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2026 jobs ## Related pages - [Nevada](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/nevada?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 21637 jobs - [Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-and-diagnostic-laboratories?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14728 jobs - [Las Vegas, NV](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/nevada/las-vegas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9234 jobs - [Quest Diagnostics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/quest-diagnostics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2026 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)