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Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Specimen Processor, you'll be a vital part of the laboratory team, ensuring patient specimens are received, handled, and routed with accuracy, care, and integrity. Every sample you process helps ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Specimen Processor, you'll be a vital part of the laboratory team, ensuring patient specimens are received, handled, and routed with accuracy, care, and integrity. Every sample you process helps ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Specimen Processor, you'll be a vital part of the laboratory team, ensuring patient specimens are received, handled, and routed with accuracy, care, and integrity. Every sample you process helps ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Specimen Processor, you'll be a vital part of the laboratory team, ensuring patient specimens are received, handled, and routed with accuracy, care, and integrity. Every sample you process helps ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Technician I

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$16.60/hr

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or ...

Emerson Hospital

Clinical Lab Assistant

Concord, MA

$17 - $20/hr

As a Specimen Processing Technician, you'll be at the heart of the laboratory operation--ensuring samples are handled with precision, efficiency, and care. About the Role Under the general ...

Emerson Hospital

Clinical Lab Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

As a Specimen Processing Technician, you'll be at the heart of the laboratory operation-ensuring samples are handled with precision, efficiency, and care. About the Role Under the general supervision ...

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA

$18 - $22.25/hr

Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety * Positively identify patients prior to specimen collection. * Positively identify samples prior to ...

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA

$18 - $22.25/hr

Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety * Positively identify patients prior to specimen collection. * Positively identify samples prior to ...

Aptive

Phlebotomist

Bedford, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

Perform specimen processing, including send-out preparation. Patient Identification & Safety * Positively identify patients prior to specimen collection. * Positively identify samples prior to ...

Aegis Sciences Corp

Specimen Collector I

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$16.50 - $18.75/hr

Specimen Collector The Specimen Collector is responsible for collecting biological specimens at ... Duties will include maintaining the integrity of the collection process, maintaining records for ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Phlebotomist, Part Time

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

They process and ship specimen samples for research studies and maintain freezer storage for research samples. They also perform a variety of administrative support services in the laboratory to ...

Actalent

Cytogenetics Technologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$27.40 - $52.40/hr

Initiate and maintain cell cultures with sterile techniques and manage all aspects of specimen processing. * Operate automated cell scanners and analyze metaphases using brightfield microscopy.

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How much do specimen processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for specimen processing in Boston, MA is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $19.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a specimen processing role, and how can they be managed?

Specimen Processing professionals often handle a high volume of samples and must adhere to strict protocols to ensure accuracy and prevent contamination. Common challenges include managing time effectively during peak hours, maintaining attention to detail when labeling and documenting specimens, and communicating clearly with laboratory staff to resolve discrepancies. Staying organized, following standard operating procedures, and utilizing checklists can help manage these challenges and maintain the quality of work.

What is specimen processing?

Specimen processing refers to the preparation, labeling, and organization of biological samples—such as blood, urine, or tissue—collected for laboratory analysis. Professionals in this role receive, verify, and log specimens, ensure they are correctly identified, and prepare them for testing or transport. This process is critical for maintaining sample integrity and ensuring accurate laboratory results. Specimen processors may also handle basic data entry and follow strict safety and quality protocols to prevent contamination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a specimen processing technician?

To thrive as a Specimen Processing Technician, you need attention to detail, basic laboratory knowledge, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), barcode labeling, and specimen handling procedures is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, time management, and effective communication help you excel in this role. These skills ensure accurate specimen identification, timely processing, and support overall laboratory efficiency and patient safety.

What is the difference between Specimen Processing vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectSpecimen ProcessingLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often preferredHigh school diploma or associate degree; certification varies by specialty
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, hospitals, clinicsLaboratories, hospitals, research facilities
Job FocusPreparing and labeling specimens for testingPerforming tests, analyzing samples, maintaining equipment
Common UsageSpecimen handling and preparationConducting laboratory tests and procedures

While both roles are essential in laboratory settings, Specimen Processing primarily involves preparing and handling samples for testing, whereas Laboratory Technicians perform the actual testing and analysis. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the healthcare and laboratory industry.

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Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics

Marlborough, MA • On-site

$16.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Specimen Technician I - Marlborough, MA, Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with rotational weekends
Start a rewarding career in healthcare with Quest Diagnostics, where your work makes a real difference every day. As a Specimen Processor, you'll be a vital part of the laboratory team, ensuring patient specimens are received, handled, and routed with accuracy, care, and integrity. Every sample you process helps support the timely, reliable test results that patients and healthcare providers depend on.
This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join a world-class, state-of-the-art laboratory and build a long-term career with an industry leader. No laboratory experience? No problem. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed while helping you develop valuable skills in specimen handling, testing requirements, quality standards, laboratory operations, analytical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.
As you grow, you'll gain experience working alongside talented technical professionals, build confidence in a fast-paced environment, and develop the foundation for future career opportunities in laboratory science and healthcare. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to help you take the first step toward a career with endless possibilities.
Join our team and discover how every specimen tells a story, every role matters, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
Pay range: $20.10 - $22.01/ 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
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

About the Team
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.

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